Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Derry

Affordability in Derry, NH

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Derry is $1,549 per month and the median household income is $91,673 annually. About 41% of Derry households rent their homes, meaning a significant share of residents may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted housing options available in the area.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Derry Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 117 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Derry have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Derry

According to Walk Score, the area around Derry's assisted properties scores an 87 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 70 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for a smaller New Hampshire town where a personal vehicle remains the most reliable option for most trips.

Schools

Derry is served by 11 schools across 3 districts, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and 2 others, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Derry, NH

The median household income in Derry is $91,673 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $1,549 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters who qualify pay significantly less than the local median. Derry has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 181 units available to eligible households.

Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Derry have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.