If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in New Hampshire, you’ve come to the right place!
Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget.
Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in New Hampshire:
- What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
- What is the job market like in the area?
- How is commuting and transportation?
- How good are public schools in the area?
- Is it a safe place to live?
- What is the culture like?
- What is there to do for fun?
- What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?
With that said, our picks for the best places to live in New Hampshire include:
- Hanover
- Portsmouth
- Bedford
Read why they made the list below!
1. Hanover
Hanover is located in Grafton County within the central part of New Hampshire.
With a population of 11,500, Hanover is a small town with a suburban feel in most areas. It’s the home of Dartmouth College.
Hanover’s climate is classified as [warm summer continental climate with snowy winters and humid summers. Average highs range from 29 to 82 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average.
Average lows range from 8 to 58, with January being the coldest month of the year on average.
Here’s how we rate Hanover on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 3.5/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 5/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 4.5/5 |
2. Portsmouth
Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County within the southeast region of New Hampshire.
With a population of 22,000, Portsmouth is a medium-sized town with a suburban feel in most areas.
Portsmouth’s experiences mildly warm summers with cold winters.
Here’s how we rate Portsmouth on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 3/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 5/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 4/5 |
3. Bedford
Bedford is located in Hillsborough County within the southern part of New Hampshire.
With a population of 22,500, Bedford is a medium sized town with a spread out suburban feel in most areas.
Here’s how we rate Bedford on a few key categories:
| Category | Rating |
| Value & Affordability | 3.5/5 |
| Jobs | 4/5 |
| Public Schools | 5/5 |
| Crime & Safety | 4/5 |
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