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ihaveatrophywife t1_j6fbpd8 wrote

Honestly with all of the people moving to NH, I’d check out Rochester. Not far from the seacoast and super easy access to the mountains. Awful reputation but it’s bound to be gentrified sooner or later just due to its location. If you don’t have kids in schools and can handle some minor crime, check that out. Same thing with Franklin.

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Dannon35 t1_j6fo7jb wrote

I moved to Somersworth 10 years ago and I am happy with the direction the city is heading in. I am close to the Boston area, the mountains, the lakes, and both NH and Maine seacoasts. All the stores you need including a brand new TSC. Market Basket? Check. I live in a family neighborhood with good people.

Like Rochester, awful reputation. But don't knock it til you tried it.

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ihaveatrophywife t1_j6fqp33 wrote

Somersworth is already seeing the Portsmouth and Dover exodus due to the more affordable options. The city has been poorly managed for a long time but it’s in good company in that regard. It’s definitely worth checking out but the prices are climbing quicker than Rochester or Franklin.

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danlson381 t1_j6fr49k wrote

Berwick ME has it way more together than Rochester with the same price points on housing and all the benefits of living north of Portsmouth and Dover.

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Thundersnow999 t1_j6ieb9k wrote

It also unfortunately has a Maine state income taxes of 5-7% and a sales tax of 5.5% that you won’t find in NH

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MGermanicus t1_j6inu9q wrote

Definitely. Been in Rochester a few years and the city is dead set on improving downtown. They've made some good progress, too!

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Best_Ad6863 t1_j6fi33h wrote

Franklin is on the move! They just opened the first whitewater park in the East on the Winnipesaukee River. Highland Mountain bike park is about 5 miles away. Many beautiful Victorian homes are being refurbished in the area and there are at least 3 brewpubs within about 5 miles…one right downtown. Avoid it if you have kids though as the school system there is currently underfunded.

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KaboomCL t1_j6l2ssc wrote

Yeah Franklin is also full of drugs for such a small area

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