Best Suburbs to Live in New Hampshire

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Best suburbs to live in New Hampshire

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.

Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in New Hampshire using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#10. South Hooksett, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#9. Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#8. Hopkinton, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#7. Londonderry, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#6. Hollis, New Hampshire

- 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+)

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#5. Bow, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#4. Windham, New Hampshire

- 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)

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#3. Brookline, New Hampshire

- 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+)

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#2. Amherst, New Hampshire

- 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+)

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#1. Bedford, New Hampshire

- 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)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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