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Peterborough

Hillsborough CountyMonadnock RegionPopulation: 6,418

Overview

Peterborough is a charming arts community with a historic downtown and cultural attractions.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Arts community
  • Historic charm
  • Quality of life
  • Local culture

Cons

  • High property values
  • Limited services
  • Remote location

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
78.9°F
Winter Avg High
35.6°F
Annual Snowfall
63.3 in
Annual Rainfall
48.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
268
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
69 mi
~110 min drive
Manchester
34 mi
~66 min drive
Portsmouth
79 mi
~119 min drive
Concord
43 mi
~70 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$98,000
Per Capita Income
$59,982
Median Family Income
$108,889

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$322,700
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.09%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.62%
In Labor Force
3,640
Work From Home
0.14%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.07%
Total with Degree
1,459

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.14%

👥Demographics

Median Age
51.6 years
Avg Household Size
2.14 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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