Hillsborough County · Monadnock Region

Deering

Hillsborough Rail Trail Crosses Through Historic Monadnock Country

About Deering

Deering is a small town in Hillsborough County with a population just over 2,000 residents. The community operates as part of the Hillsborough-Deering School District, with Deering Community School serving local families. The town maintains a rural character typical of the Monadnock region, with town government and the school being among the primary local institutions. The area offers the quiet pace of small-town New Hampshire living, with residents often drawn to the balance of rural space and reasonable access to larger communities. Like many towns in this part of the state, Deering provides a base for those who work elsewhere but prefer a less densely populated home environment.

Why Deering?

Part of established Hillsborough-Deering school district
Small town atmosphere with population around 2,000
Rural setting in the Monadnock region
Access to larger communities while maintaining quiet character
Traditional New Hampshire town government structure

Quick Facts

Population

2,034

County

Hillsborough

Region

Monadnock Region

School District

SAU 34

Weather in Deering

39°F

Clear

Today

55 / 32

Sat

56 / 32

Sun

60 / 37

Map

Living in Deering

What you need to know about making Deering your home.

Major Employers

Town of DeeringDeering Community School

Schools & Education

Deering is part of the Hillsborough-Deering School District (SAU 34).

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) are generally in line with rural Hillsborough County communities. Property taxes follow typical New Hampshire patterns where local rates help fund town services and schools.

Real Estate

$350,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

1 hr 45 min

Boston

45 min

Concord

50 min

Manchester

15 min

Hillsborough

School District

Regional district

Hillsborough-Deering School District(SAU 34)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Hillsborough.

Deering serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Hillsborough Washington Windsor

Deering local school (Hillsborough-Deering School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Hillsborough) via Hillsborough-Deering School District

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Deering

Beyond the well-known attractions, Deering has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Wilson Hill (High Five Reservation)

year-round

At 1,400 feet, this grassy summit offers spectacular 360-degree views from Mount Monadnock to Mount Lovewell after just a third-mile walk. Locals know it as the perfect sunset spot - an open meadow where you can stargaze without light pollution. The easy trail through milkweed fields makes it ideal for a quiet evening picnic.

Deering Wildlife Sanctuary

year-round

Nearly 700 acres of pristine wilderness where you can actually walk on floating bog mats - a rare experience that feels like walking on water. The sanctuary harbors beaver lodges, carnivorous plants like sundews and pitcher plants, and some of the region's best bird watching. Most visitors never discover the hidden network of trails through leather-leaf bogs.

Appleton Cemetery

year-round

This small historic cemetery from the late 1800s sits quietly along Deering Center Road, mostly forgotten except by locals and genealogists. Moss-covered stones tell stories of early settlers, including some with unusual carved signatures. One stone mysteriously has live flowers growing beside it year-round, and it's the burial place of notable figures like the parents of U.S. Senator James Wilson Grimes.