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Municipal Considerations
- Derry is the 4th Largest Community in NH with a population of 34,317 (US Census 2020)
- It takes about $2.5 Million in new commercial development to decrease our property tax rate by one penny ($0.01)
- A unified town with a clear sense of the town’s identity are two important considerations to move Derry forward.
Current State
- Masterplan was updated during 2020 & 2021
- Community input was gathered
- Town Council and Administrative Departments use the Masterplan to guide ongoing initiatives
- Annual Budget - $53.1 Million
- 260 Town Employees
- 226 union employees covered by 7 contracts
- Five-year contracts in place – expiration 2026
Understanding Derry's Tax Rate
- Derry’s 2022 tax rate at $19.04 is currently ranked # 146th out of 247 NH communities
- In 2015 Derry ranked 30th only 29 communities had higher tax rates
- Derry has benefitted from prudent fiscal management and a professional town staff that has fostered economic development.
