Most Educated Cities in New Hampshire
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in New Hampshire based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Hanover leads the ranking with a value of 88.0% and a population of 8,520.
The top three cities are Hanover (88.0%), New Boston (82.0%), and Durham (76.9%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Hampshire.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hanover | 88.0% | 8,520 |
| #2 | New Boston | 82.0% | 197 |
| #3 | Durham | 76.9% | 10,577 |
| #4 | Hancock | 74.5% | 171 |
| #5 | Newfields | 73.2% | 304 |
| #6 | New Hampton | 72.4% | 285 |
| #7 | Amherst | 67.0% | 756 |
| #8 | Francestown | 63.9% | 137 |
| #9 | Portsmouth | 63.4% | 22,332 |
| #10 | Blodgett Landing | 61.8% | 102 |
| #11 | Plymouth | 60.8% | 4,877 |
| #12 | Contoocook | 60.1% | 1,370 |
| #13 | North Woodstock | 56.5% | 515 |
| #14 | Lebanon | 56.4% | 14,759 |
| #15 | Peterborough | 53.9% | 2,343 |
| #16 | Center Sandwich | 53.7% | 127 |
| #17 | New London | 53.7% | 1,398 |
| #18 | Bethlehem | 53.0% | 1,097 |
| #19 | Exeter | 52.1% | 10,138 |
| #20 | Newmarket | 51.9% | 5,730 |
| #21 | Dover | 49.2% | 33,070 |
| #22 | Goffstown | 47.0% | 3,127 |
| #23 | Klondike Corner | 46.5% | 800 |
| #24 | Londonderry | 46.1% | 12,307 |
| #25 | Seabrook Beach | 45.3% | 909 |
| #26 | Wolfeboro | 45.2% | 2,420 |
| #27 | North Conway | 44.6% | 2,286 |
| #28 | West Swanzey | 43.9% | 1,227 |
| #29 | Suissevale | 43.7% | 245 |
| #30 | Hampton | 43.5% | 9,960 |
| #31 | Keene | 43.4% | 22,923 |
| #32 | Hooksett | 42.2% | 5,362 |
| #33 | Walpole | 41.3% | 447 |
| #34 | Nashua | 40.5% | 91,131 |
| #35 | Concord | 40.1% | 44,219 |
| #36 | East Merrimack | 38.2% | 4,872 |
| #37 | Pinardville | 38.2% | 4,586 |
| #38 | South Hooksett | 37.3% | 5,806 |
| #39 | Enfield | 36.8% | 1,917 |
| #40 | Marlborough | 36.6% | 925 |
| #41 | Conway | 36.4% | 3,833 |
| #42 | Hampton Beach | 36.2% | 2,585 |
| #43 | Wilton | 36.2% | 1,444 |
| #44 | Lincoln | 35.3% | 938 |
| #45 | Loudon | 35.3% | 648 |
| #46 | Derry | 34.0% | 21,668 |
| #47 | Newport | 33.9% | 5,185 |
| #48 | Manchester | 33.5% | 115,415 |
| #49 | Milton Mills | 33.3% | 126 |
| #50 | Ashland | 32.2% | 1,417 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in New Hampshire?
Hanover ranks #1 for most educated cities in New Hampshire with a value of 88.0% and a population of 8,520.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in New Hampshire?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in New Hampshire. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Hampshire compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare New Hampshire's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.