Census ACS 2023 · 15 cities
Most Educated Cities in New Hampshire
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In New Hampshire, Durham Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 76.9%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 15 major cities in New Hampshire.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somersworth city | 28.7% | $79,677 | 12,060 |
| 2 | Rochester city | 26.7% | $79,388 | 32,866 |
| 3 | Portsmouth city | 63.4% | $105,756 | 22,332 |
| 4 | Nashua city | 40.5% | $92,457 | 91,131 |
| 5 | Manchester city | 33.5% | $77,415 | 115,415 |
| 6 | Londonderry Cdp | 46.1% | $113,109 | 12,307 |
| 7 | Lebanon city | 56.4% | $92,288 | 14,759 |
| 8 | Laconia city | 25.3% | $68,427 | 16,982 |
| 9 | Keene city | 43.4% | $78,183 | 22,923 |
| 10 | Exeter Cdp | 52.1% | $83,862 | 10,138 |
| 11 | Durham Cdp | 76.9% | $109,934 | 10,577 |
| 12 | Dover city | 49.2% | $92,748 | 33,070 |
| 13 | Derry Cdp | 34.0% | $88,901 | 21,668 |
| 14 | Concord city | 40.1% | $83,701 | 44,219 |
| 15 | Claremont city | 20.3% | $54,520 | 13,054 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Durham Cdp is the #1 ranked city in New Hampshire by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 76.9% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
New Hampshire has 15 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in New Hampshire.