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New Hampshire boasts stunning scenery and an independent spirit — the only thing missing is you.

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New Hampshire

Thinking of moving to New Hampshire? Residents of New Hampshire often refer to one of the state’s seven geographic regions when describing where they live. From the Great North Woods to the Lakes Region and Seacoast, New Hampshire provides a variety of year-round activities to enjoy like snowmobiling, boating and hiking. There is no general sales tax or personal income tax in New Hampshire, which attracts many tourists, residents and businesses. Read on to learn more about working and living in New Hampshire.

Quick Facts About New Hampshire

Median Household Income
$142,251
Average Property Tax
$3341.84
State Population
1,417,730
Sales Tax Rate
0.0000%
Median Monthly Rent
$1,409

Experiences & Adventures in New Hampshire

Equestrian bronze statue of General George Washington in the Boston Public Garden surrounded by green trees.

From Sea to Shining Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating America’s 250

Gear up for July 4, 2026! Discover the ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th birthday, featuring historic 13 colonies sites, the Civil Rights Trail and new museum openings.

Linn Cove Viaduct Blue Ridge parkway in autumn stock photo

Buckle Up: These Are The 8 Best Fall Break Roadtrips to Take This Year

From East to West and everything in between, discover fun for all at these destinations across the country.

Little blue truck full of pumpkins at a pumpkin patch.

Where to Pick Pumpkins in Every State

We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the perfect place to pick your pumpkin this Halloween season. Here's where to find them.

Food Scenes in New Hampshire

Vintage candy shop

6 Iconic Candy Shops That Take You Back in Time

Trust us — reading this list will make you feel like a kid in, well, a candy store.

Women shopping at Moore's Produce Booth at the North Carolina State Farmers Market in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Official Food of Each State in the U.S

Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.

Manchvegas Brew Bus tour

What’s Brewing in Manchester, New Hampshire

Why you should add this New England city to your list of craft beer destinations.

Make Your Move to New Hampshire

People paddleboard on the water at sunset.

New to the Greater Portsmouth, NH, Area? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.  

Considering a move or just curious about the Seacoast? Here’s everything you need to know about living in Portsmouth.

New Hampshire: Where to Live Now

Burlington, VT downtown

Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast

These 25 Northeastern cities each have something special to offer.

Portsmouth is the third oldest city in the United States and is a historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination, only 60 miles from Boston.

Best Places To Live in New Hampshire

Though it may be tiny, these cities are mighty. From seaside towns to historical gems, these are the best places to live in New Hampshire.

Close-up view of the American Flag on the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. on the East Facade stock photo

5 Presidential Campaign Stops That Are Also Awesome Places to Live

These cities might be best known as the backdrops for presidential campaigns, but they're definitely worth a closer look

Education, Careers and Opportunity in New Hampshire

Discover the top cities for engineers in the U.S. Our data-backed guide breaks down the best regional hubs for career advancement, high salaries and quality of life.

Best Cities for Engineers: The Top Regional Hubs for Career Growth

Looking to fast-track your engineering career without sacrificing your lifestyle? We partnered with labor market experts to uncover 15 mid-sized cities where engineering salaries stretch the furthest – without sacrificing quality of life or career momentum.

Manchester primary photo

Want to Meet Potential Presidential Candidates? Head to Manchester, NH

Join supporters, members of the press and candidates as they travel to the region during primary season.

Downtown Manchester, NH

I Came to Manchester, NH, for College and Stayed for My Career

An SNHU alum details why he started and grew his career in Manchester.

New Hampshire: Love Where You Live

Italy is hosting the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

50 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics

Can't make it to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games and have some serious FOMO? Us, too! Here are 50 things you might not know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.

Photo of a sign at a farmers market showing that they accept EBT.

SNAP Resources & Benefits by State

Help yourself or your neighbors facing food insecurity.

Brews in Manchester, NH

10 Reasons Young Professionals Love Manchester, NH

Find out why YPs are drawn to – and thrive – in New Hampshire’s largest city.

Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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