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
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Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights
Reserved. Updated 06/09/03
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