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Derry vs Goffstown

Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.

Comparison of Derry and Goffstown
AttributeDerryGoffstown
RegionMerrimack ValleyMerrimack Valley
CountyRockingham CountyHillsborough County
PopulationData coming soonData coming soon
SettingData coming soonRural / country
Typical home value$432,214$376,047
Typical monthly rent$1,547/mo$1,231/mo
Owner-occupied share70.2%82.7%
Average commute31 min28 min
Total tax rateData coming soonData coming soon
CharacterOne of the state's largest municipalities by population, with a traditional downtown, a wide range of housing price points, and direct I-93 access.Goffstown is a small-town town in Hillsborough County, in New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley region. Residents report an average commute of about 28 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

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