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Derry, NH vs Laconia, NH

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Are people in Laconia older or younger than people in Derry?
- The Median Age in Laconia is 4.1 years older than in Derry.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laconia or Derry?
- Laconia housing costs are 15.5% less expensive than Derry housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laconia or Derry?
- The average commute for residents of Laconia is 9.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Derry.

Things to do in Derry?
Derry, NH lies just south of Manchester offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as camping, fishing plus an abundance of local restaurants for visitors to experience.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

 Derry, NHLaconia, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,786329,725,481
 Median Income$85,458  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$415,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.8  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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