People come from all over the world to enjoy New Hampshire's White Mountains, picturesque sea shore, and our numerous lakes and rivers. Londonderry has tennis courts, several playgrounds, athletic fields and sports teams for all ages. There are 27 public and private golf courses in the area. The town also has an extensive conservation area with hiking trails.

Londonderry's five orchards offer apple, berry, and pumpkin picking. They also host special events, such as picnics, apple blossom tours, and winter sports. Several orchards have farm stores that sell their wares and local items.

The state of NH had designated the roads connecting these orchards as a scenic highway, called The Apple Way. A brochure and map of The Apple Way can be obtained from the Londonderry Town Hall.

Londonderry has two museums in town: The Morrison House Historical Museum and the Children's Metamorphosis Children's Museum . And when you live in Londonderry, you are less than an hour from all the outdoor adventures that New Hampshire has to offer, plus Londonderry is only a few minutes from the city of Manchester and forty minutes from Boston. These cities' cultural opportunities include fine dining, major symphonies, shopping, and world class museums.

Religion has been an important piece of Londonderry's culture since the town was first incorporated in 1722. Today, churches of many different denominations dot the landscape all over Londonderry as families grow and learn more about their relationship to God.

In the midst of all this activity, Londonderry offers a quiet rural lifestyle firmly rooted in our agricultural past. Folks young and old take part in all kinds of clubs and organizations throughout the year as there truly is something for everyone.

This rural lifestyle is supported with excellent town services, including one of the better school systems in the state, a brand new 45,000 volume library, and a highly professional fire and police department that have made Londonderry one of the safest town's in New Hampshire. New Hampshire itself has the second lowest crime rate in the United States.

Incorporated:	1722

Community Contact:	Londonderry Economic Development Department
	Andre Garron, Director, AICP
	50 Nashua Road
	Londonderry, NH 03053

Telephone:	(603) 432-1100 x103
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 9th largest incorporated community, and had the 6th 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 7th highest percent in the age group. The total number of households is 7,623, with an average size of 3.05 persons. Of those, 6,316 are family households, with an average size of 3.36 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 7,718 total housing units.

Population Density, 2000: 553.0 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	1962/01
Master Plan	1997
Capital 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		In: Derry
	Distance: 8 miles		Beds: 71

TAXES

2001 Total Tax Rate			$24.67
2001 Equalization Ratio			0.83
2001 Full Value Tax Rate			$20.39

2001 Property Valuation:	Residential	76.6%
	Commercial	20.8%
	Other	2.6%

UTILITIES

Electric Supplier	PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier	EnergyNorth
Water Supplier	PEU/Cohas; PEU/Londonderry

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

Telephone Company	Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access	Yes
Cable Television Access	Yes

HOUSING, 2000

Total Housing Units		7,718

Single-Family Units		5,388
	Building Permits Issued	141
Multi-Family Units		2,000
	Building Permits Issued	7
Manufactured Housing Units		330

Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing		$158,700
Median Gross Rent (monthly)		$837

DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census)

Total Population		Community			County
2000		23,236			277,359
1990		19,781			245,845
1980		13,598			190,345
1970		5,346			138,951

Population by Gender, 2000
	Male: 11,443		Female: 11,793

Population by Age Group, 2000
	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 years

Total Households: 7,635				Average Size: 3.05 persons
Total Families: 6,405				Average Size: 3.36 persons

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

ANNUAL INCOME, 2000 (US Census)

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		7,573 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

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	Groceries	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	1990	2001
Civilian labor force	11,941	13,662
Employed	11,358	13,083
Unemployed	583	579
Unemployment rate	4.9%	4.2%

COMMUTING TO WORK, 2000

Workers 16 years and over	(US Census)
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

		1991	2000
Manufacturing Industries
	Average Employment	1,017	1,965
	Average Weekly Wage	$571	$940

Non-Manufacturing Industries
	Average Employment	4,650	8,256
	Average Weekly Wage	$422	$620

Total Private Industry
	Average Employment	5,666	10,221
	Average Weekly Wage	$449	$681

Government
	Average Employment	691	987
	Average Weekly Wage	$545	$650

Total, Private plus Government
	Average Employment	6,357	11,208
	Average Weekly Wage	$459	$679

n = indicates that data does not meet disclosure standards

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

X	Municipal Parks
X	YMCA/YWCA
	Boys Club/Girls Club
X	Golf Courses
X	Swimming: Indoor Facility
X	Swimming: Outdoor Facility
	Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility
X	Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
X	Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
	Bowling Facilities
X	Museums
X	Cinemas
	Performing Arts Facilities
X	Tourist 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

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