Best suburbs to live in New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 2,412
- Population: 5,808
- Median household income: $113,024
- Median home value: $345,400 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,038 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: David R. Cawley Middle School (grade A minus), The Founders Academy Charter School (El) (grade A minus), Hooksett Memorial School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), The Derryfield School (grade A), Busche Academy (grade A minus)
- Population: 5,808
- Median household income: $113,024
- Median home value: $345,400 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,038 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: David R. Cawley Middle School (grade A minus), The Founders Academy Charter School (El) (grade A minus), Hooksett Memorial School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), The Derryfield School (grade A), Busche Academy (grade A minus)
#10. South Hooksett, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 2,318
- Population: 2,602
- Median household income: $156,667
- Median home value: $437,200 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,713 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Mont Vernon Village School (grade A+), Souhegan Cooperative High School (grade A minus), New Boston Central School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: High Mowing School (grade A minus), South Merrimack Christian Academy (grade B+), Hollis Montessori School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 2,602
- Median household income: $156,667
- Median home value: $437,200 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,713 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Mont Vernon Village School (grade A+), Souhegan Cooperative High School (grade A minus), New Boston Central School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: High Mowing School (grade A minus), South Merrimack Christian Academy (grade B+), Hollis Montessori School (grade unavailable)
#9. Mont Vernon, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 2,273
- Population: 5,925
- Median household income: $115,682
- Median home value: $377,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,160 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Hopkinton High School (grade B+), Maple Street Elementary School (grade B+), Hopkinton Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), Concord Christian Academy (grade B+), Bishop Brady High School (grade B)
- Population: 5,925
- Median household income: $115,682
- Median home value: $377,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,160 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Hopkinton High School (grade B+), Maple Street Elementary School (grade B+), Hopkinton Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), Concord Christian Academy (grade B+), Bishop Brady High School (grade B)
#8. Hopkinton, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 2,218
- Population: 25,986
- Median household income: $127,946
- Median home value: $424,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,640 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), The Birches Academy of Academics & Art (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Derryfield School (grade A), Central Catholic High School (grade A), Tabernacle Christian School (grade A minus)
- Population: 25,986
- Median household income: $127,946
- Median home value: $424,100 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,640 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), The Birches Academy of Academics & Art (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Derryfield School (grade A), Central Catholic High School (grade A), Tabernacle Christian School (grade A minus)
#7. Londonderry, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 1,820
- Population: 8,429
- Median household income: $155,339
- Median home value: $588,900 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,709 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Hollis-Brookline Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Groton School (grade A+), Lawrence Academy (grade A+), Academy of Notre Dame - Upper School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,429
- Median household income: $155,339
- Median home value: $588,900 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,709 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Hollis-Brookline Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Groton School (grade A+), Lawrence Academy (grade A+), Academy of Notre Dame - Upper School (grade A+)
#6. Hollis, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 1,653
- Population: 8,235
- Median household income: $147,951
- Median home value: $401,900 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,404 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: David R. Cawley Middle School (grade A minus), Bow Memorial School (grade A minus), The Founders Academy Charter School (El) (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), The Derryfield School (grade A), Trinity High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 8,235
- Median household income: $147,951
- Median home value: $401,900 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,404 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: David R. Cawley Middle School (grade A minus), Bow Memorial School (grade A minus), The Founders Academy Charter School (El) (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A+), The Derryfield School (grade A), Trinity High School (grade A minus)
#5. Bow, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 1,421
- Population: 15,764
- Median household income: $171,563
- Median home value: $609,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,125 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: The Birches Academy of Academics & Art (grade A), Windham Center School (grade A), Windham Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Brooks School (grade A+), Bradford Christian Academy (grade A), The Derryfield School (grade A)
- Population: 15,764
- Median household income: $171,563
- Median home value: $609,900 (95% own)
- Median rent: $3,125 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: The Birches Academy of Academics & Art (grade A), Windham Center School (grade A), Windham Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Brooks School (grade A+), Bradford Christian Academy (grade A), The Derryfield School (grade A)
#4. Windham, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 1,150
- Population: 5,659
- Median household income: $163,628
- Median home value: $431,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,368 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Hollis-Brookline Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lawrence Academy (grade A+), High Mowing School (grade A minus), South Merrimack Christian Academy (grade B+)
- Population: 5,659
- Median household income: $163,628
- Median home value: $431,000 (95% own)
- Median rent: $2,368 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Hollis-Brookline Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Lawrence Academy (grade A+), High Mowing School (grade A minus), South Merrimack Christian Academy (grade B+)
#3. Brookline, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 1,028
- Population: 11,766
- Median household income: $151,375
- Median home value: $482,600 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,361 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Ross A. Lurgio Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: High Mowing School (grade A minus), Bishop Guertin High School (grade A minus), Mount Zion Christian Schools (grade B+)
- Population: 11,766
- Median household income: $151,375
- Median home value: $482,600 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,361 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Ross A. Lurgio Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: High Mowing School (grade A minus), Bishop Guertin High School (grade A minus), Mount Zion Christian Schools (grade B+)
#2. Amherst, New Hampshire
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- Overall Rank: 983
- Population: 23,385
- Median household income: $151,850
- Median home value: $539,500 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,045 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Peter Woodbury School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Derryfield School (grade A), Tabernacle Christian School (grade A minus), Bishop Guertin High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 23,385
- Median household income: $151,850
- Median home value: $539,500 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,045 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Academy for Science & Design High School (grade A+), Academy for Science & Design Middle School (grade A+), Peter Woodbury School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Derryfield School (grade A), Tabernacle Christian School (grade A minus), Bishop Guertin High School (grade A minus)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Bedford, New Hampshire
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