Londonderry NH

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Londonderry, New Hampshire

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Londonderry’s enviable location about 12 miles north of the Massachusetts border and eight miles from the commerce center of Manchester gives the town a strategic location. Londonderry’s dedication to preserving its quality of life while encouraging an expanding business base has made it a particularly popular home for newcomers to the area. With a wide array of housing options including older Colonial and Victorian homes, new single-family homes, condominiums and apartments, Londonderry is prepared for the residential growth that its robust economy is providing. Londonderry is committed to buying the development rights of major apple orchards in town, ensuring these properties remain in agricultural use. In addition, the town has established an official scenic and cultural byway called The Apple Way. Visitors can tour five local orchards through an interpretive program, which incorporates the history of the town with fruit picking, hayrides and other fun activities. The road trip is especially enjoyable during foliage or apple blossom seasons.
 

 
Londonderry, NH
Incorporated: 1722
Community Contact: Londonderry Economic Development Department
Andre Garron, Director, AICP
50 Nashua Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
Telephone: (603)432-1100 x101
Fax: (603) 432-1128
E-mail: agarron@londonderry.org
Web Site: www.londonderry.org
City/Town Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
County: Rockingham
Labor Market Area: Manchester
Planning Commission: Southern NH
Tourism Region: Merrimack Valley
Demographics, 2000 Census: From 1990 to 2000, Londonderry’s population increased by 17.5 percent, adding 3,455 residents for a total of 23,236. It is the ninth largest incorporated community, and had the sixth highest numeric population increase. The median age is 35.0, with 32.9 percent of the population under the age of 18, the 5th highest percent of people in this age group, and 5.3 percent are age 65 or older, the seventh highest percent in the age group. The total number of households is 7,623, with an average size of 3.1 persons. Of those, 6,316 are family households, with an average size of 3.4 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 7,718 total housing units.
Population density, 2002: 566.2 persons per square mile of land area. Londonderry contains 42.0 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
Origin: This region, first called Nutfield because of the heavy woods, was settled in 1718. In 1722 it was given the name Londonderry, after the Irish settlement of Scots colonists. The Irish name was originally Derry Calgach, “Calgach” meaning fierce warrior and “Derry” meaning oak woods. Early settlers spread out into surrounding villages, bringing Scottish and Irish names like as Antrim, Derry, and Dunbarton. Londonderry was the second largest town in early colonial times, and Derry and Windham were formed from it.


 
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours: M-F 8:30-5:pm

 
Type of Government Town Council
Annual Budget 2002 $23,125,059
Planning Board Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance 1962/02
Master Plan 1997
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes

 
Public Library Leach

 
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 5/9
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

 
Nearest Hospital(s):
Parkland Medical Center, Derry
Distance: 8 miles Staffed Beds: 82

 
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate $20.88
2002 Equalization Ratio 85.3
2002 Full Value Tax Rate $17.77

 
2002 Property Valuation: Residential 69.1%
  Commercial 28.4%
  Other 2.5%

 
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Pennichuck & Manchester Water Works; Private wells

 
Sanitation Private septic & Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Curbside Trash Pickup Yes
Mandatory Recycling Program No

 
Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service  
Business Cable Internet Service Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service Yes

 
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units 7,972
   
2001 Single-Family Units 6,648
Building Permits Issued 108
2001 Multi-Family Units 996
Building Permits Issued 0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units 328
   
2000 Census Housing Costs  
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing $158,700
Median Gross Rent (monthly) $837
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2001 23,798 283,808
2000 23,236 283,808
1990 19,781 245,845
1980 13,598 245,845
1970 5,346 138,951

 
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male 11,443 Female 11,793

 
Population by Age Group
Under age 5 1,726
Age 5 to 19 6,500
Age 20 to 34 3,408
Age 35 to 54 8,670
Age 55 to 64 1,699
Age 65 and over 1,233
Median Age 35

 
Total Households 7,623 Ave. Size 3.1 persons
Total Families 6,316 Ave. Size 3.4 persons

 
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher 93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 35.9%

 
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income $26,491
Median 4-person family income $73,513
Median household income $70,501

 
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male $50,566
Female $33,821

 
Families below the poverty level 1.6%

 
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes  
  State Routes 28, 102, 128
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 4/5
         Distance Local access

 
Railroad No
Public Transportation No

 
Nearest Airport Manchester
Runway         9,250 feet
Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? Yes

 
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance Local

 
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH 11 miles
Portland, ME 96 miles
Boston, MA 44 miles
New York City, NY 244 miles
Montreal, Quebec 270 miles

 
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools 4 1 1 2
Grade Levels P K-5 6-8 9-12 P K-12
Total Enrollment 2,575 1,466 1,676 130

 
If no schools, district students attend: Distance:
Regional Career Technology Center(s): Pinkerton Academy; Salem High School Region: 17

 
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 31 Total Capacity: 1,278

 
Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities: White Pines; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester

 
LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Londonderry School District Education 450  
Summit Packaging Manufacturer 320  
United Parcel Service Inc. Parcel delivery 288 1993
Insight Techonologies Manufacturing 250  
Shaw's Supermarket Supermarket 200  
K Mart Department store 150 1993
Wire Belt Manufacturer 128  
Stonyfield Farms Yogurt 120  
Federal Express Parcel delivery 100 1992
Continental Paving Road Construction 100  

 
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1992 2002
Civilian Labor Force 11,573 14,153
Employed 10,803 13,333
Unemployed 770 820
Unemployment Rate 6.7% 5.8%

 
COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van 86.3%
Carpooled, car/truck/van 7.9%
Public transportation 1.3%
Walked 0.6%
Other Means 0.7%
Worked at home 3.2%
   
Mean Travel Time to Work 29.7 minutes

 
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 2001 2002
Goods Producing    
Average Employment 2,884 3,197
Average Weekly Wage $973 $968
     
Service Providing    
Average Employment 8,059 8,133
Average Weekly Wage $629 $643
     
Total Private Industry    
Average Employment 10,942 11,330
Average Weekly Wage $720 $735
     
Government    
Average Employment 1,110 1,096
Average Weekly Wage $620 $710
     
Total, Private plus Government    
Average Employment 12,052 12,425
Average Weekly Wage $711 $732
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
X YMCA/YWCA
  Boys Club/Girls Club
X Golf Courses
  Swimming: Indoor Facility
  Swimming: Outdoor Facility
  Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X Bowling Facilities
X Museums
X Cinemas
  Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
X Youth Sports: Hockey
  Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
  Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
   
Other: Hiking
 
Copyright 2003 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/09/03 All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.


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