Apartments for rent in Peterborough, NH

Peterborough, a small town in New Hampshire, has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees can expect to fit right in, as they make up 29% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just over 49, the town's population skews notablyolder than most cities in New Hampshire, ranking as the eighth-oldest municipality in the state. The majority of Peterborough residents own their homes, and 41% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $989/month, which is $98 per month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Peterborough has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 20% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 23% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Peterborough residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, education, and scientific. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of around $86K, Peterborough workers take home more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Peterborough's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Peterborough has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 43% of workers, while public transportation is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.