Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A Local's Perspective
From Nutfield's Potato Fields to Robert Frost's Farm
Derry's land was part of the 1719 Nutfield settlement, founded by Scots-Irish Presbyterian immigrants who also settled neighboring Londonderry and Windham — and it was here, in the town's common field, that the first potato in what became the United States is said to have been planted. Derry itself wasn't incorporated as a separate town until 1827, when it split off from the eastern portion of Londonderry.
The town's best-known chapter belongs to poet Robert Frost, who farmed on Derry's Ridge Road from 1900 to 1911 — the working farmhouse survives today as the Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and Frost later credited those Derry years as the source of much of his early poetry. Derry also produced astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space, and is home to Pinkerton Academy, an independently incorporated academy founded in 1814 that has served as the town's de facto public high school for more than two centuries — an unusual arrangement that also serves several surrounding towns.
Today Derry is one of New Hampshire's larger municipalities, with a 2020 Census population of 34,317 across 36.3 square miles, split between a compact downtown at the junction of Routes 102 and 28 and the historic East Derry village (its own National Register district) about two miles east. Zillow puts the town's average home value at roughly $437K as of mid-2026 (up about 4.1% year-over-year), while Redfin reports a $463K median sale price over the three months ending May 2026 — up 2.9% year-over-year — with homes typically selling in about 28 days, consistent with the tight, competitive conditions Bentley's has tracked across other Southern NH and Greater Newburyport towns.
At a Glance
- Population
- 34,317 (2020 Census)
- Land Area
- 36.3 sq mi
- County
- Rockingham, NH
- FY2025 Tax Rate
- $18.99 / $1,000 (2026 revaluation in progress)
- Median Household Income
- ~$85K–$105K (varies by source)
Source-verified as of 2026-07-29.
Highlights
Why People Choose Derry
Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site
The working farmhouse where poet Robert Frost lived and wrote from 1900 to 1911, now a National Historic Landmark with tours, a poetry trail, and seasonal programs run by NH State Parks.
MacGregor Park
A large green park on East Broadway next to the Derry Public Library, with a bandstand and veterans' monuments — host to summer concerts and the town's DerryFest celebration.
Beaver Lake
A 137-acre lake about two miles from downtown, with a state boat launch on Water Street and the town-managed Gallien's Town Beach, though current town guidance notes the waterfront isn't set up for swimming.
East Derry / Upper Village
A quiet historic village about two miles east of downtown, its center listed as the East Derry Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail
An 18-mile multi-use rail trail running from Derry through Windham to Fremont, popular for walking, biking, and (seasonally, on the Derry-to-Fremont stretch) OHRV use.
Downtown Derry / Broadway
The town's commercial core at the junction of NH Routes 102 and 28, anchored by the Adams Memorial Building and its Derry Opera House.
Neighborhoods
Derry's Neighborhoods & Villages
Downtown Derry
The main commercial and civic center at the junction of Routes 102 and 28, along Broadway, with the Adams Memorial Building and Derry Opera House.
East Derry (Upper Village)
A historic hilltop village about two miles east of downtown, home to the Robert Frost Farm and the National Register-listed East Derry Historic District — a quieter, more residential feel with single-family homes and some townhouses.
Chases Grove
A residential neighborhood in Derry commonly referenced in local market data alongside downtown and East Derry.
Lifestyle
Life in Derry
Derry's day-to-day life centers on its downtown Broadway core, MacGregor Park events, Beaver Lake, and an expanding network of rail-trail and conservation-land access, with Pinkerton Academy's campus doubling as a community hub.
Schools
Schools Serving Derry
Public Schools
Barka Elementary School
Elementary (Derry Cooperative SD)
Derry Village Elementary School
Elementary (Derry Cooperative SD)
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Elementary (Derry Cooperative SD)
Grinnell Elementary School
Elementary (Derry Cooperative SD)
South Range Elementary School
Elementary (Derry Cooperative SD)
Hood Middle School
Middle School (Derry Cooperative SD)
West Running Brook Middle School
Middle School (Derry Cooperative SD)
Pinkerton Academy
Grades 9–12 (independent academy serving as Derry's public high school)
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-29)
HOA & Condo Communities
Derry Associations
Derry's HOA-style living is concentrated in a small number of 55+ active-adult communities rather than large master-planned subdivisions.
Village at Oakwood
A 55+ community of about 30 new-construction single-family homes (1,600–1,740 sq ft) built by Lifestyle Homes of Derry starting in 2019; HOA covers landscaping, snow plowing, and trash pickup.
New Construction
Building in Derry
Derry has an Independent Adult Community Overlay District zoning provision supporting age-restricted development, alongside ongoing single-family infill.
Village at Oakwood
New-construction 55+ single-family homes built out by Lifestyle Homes of Derry, one of the town's few recent age-restricted developments.
Independent Adult Community Overlay District (Article XIX)
Derry's zoning ordinance provision enabling age-restricted, HOA-governed residential development in designated areas of town.
Nearby Communities
How Derry Compares
FAQ
Derry Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Derry, NH?
Derry's FY2025 tax rate is $18.99 per $1,000 of assessed value, up about 1.6% from $18.69 the prior year, per the town's Assessor's Office. The town completed a town-wide revaluation for 2026, and the resulting new rate — likely lower given the higher assessed values, per the town's own guidance — had not yet been finalized as of this writing.
How do I commute to Boston from Derry?
Derry has no rail station of its own; residents typically drive I-93 south, about 42 miles / roughly 53 minutes to downtown Boston depending on traffic. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is much closer, about 19 minutes away.
What's the current home price range in Derry?
Third-party data puts Derry's average home value near $437K (Zillow, mid-2026), up about 4.1% year-over-year, with a $463K median sale price over the three months ending May 2026 (Redfin) — up 2.9% year-over-year — and a median price per square foot of $311.
What schools would my kids attend in Derry?
Derry Cooperative School District operates five elementary schools (Barka, Derry Village, East Derry Memorial, Grinnell, and South Range) and two middle schools (Hood and West Running Brook). High schoolers attend Pinkerton Academy, an independently incorporated academy founded in 1814 that serves as Derry's public high school — and also serves students from several neighboring towns.
Is there a lake or swimming spot in Derry?
Beaver Lake, about two miles from downtown, has a state boat launch and the town-managed Gallien's Town Beach, though current town recreation guidance describes the waterfront as not set up for swimming — the splashpad at Don Ball Park is the more commonly used summer swim option.
What's the connection between Derry and Robert Frost?
Poet Robert Frost farmed on Derry's Ridge Road from 1900 to 1911; the farmhouse survives today as the Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and Frost later said his years in Derry shaped much of his early poetry.
Are there active-adult (55+) communities in Derry?
Yes, though the market is small — Village at Oakwood, built out by Lifestyle Homes of Derry starting in 2019, is the town's best-known new-construction 55+ community, with roughly 30 single-family homes and an HOA covering landscaping, plowing, and trash.
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