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Living in New Hampshire
Frequently Asked Questions
Effectively yes on income. New Hampshire imposes zero state income tax on Social Security benefits, private pensions, 401(k) or IRA distributions, or earned wages. Additionally, the state's 3% Interest and Dividends tax was fully repealed effective January 1, 2025, ensuring 2026 is completely income-tax-free for individual investors. Paired with a 0% state sales tax, retirees preserve a high percentage of their retirement income. The main trade-off is higher local property taxes, though homeowners aged 65+ meeting town income and asset limits can apply for local Elderly Exemptions under RSA 72:39-a and state Low-Income Property Tax Relief (Form DP-8).
choosing between the Seacoast and the Lakes Region comes down to budget, lifestyle preferences, and coastal access. The Seacoast region around Portsmouth, Exeter, and Stratham offers vibrant dining, ocean access, and a 60-minute commute to downtown Boston, but commands higher real estate price points—seen in luxury developments like The Vineyards. The Lakes Region around Lake Winnipesaukee offers lower price points per square foot, scenic lake living, and abundant outdoor recreation, though winters are longer and medical/commercial services are more spread out.
New Hampshire's top active adult hubs are situated near premier medical facilities. Southern New Hampshire buyers along the Nashua and Manchester corridor are served by SolutionHealth—a regional system uniting Elliot Hospital in Manchester and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua—alongside Catholic Medical Center (CMC). On the Seacoast, Portsmouth Regional Hospital (an HCA facility) and Exeter Hospital (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) provide comprehensive acute and emergency care. Statewide specialized care and clinical trials are anchored by Dartmouth Health and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
In New Hampshire, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 73 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in New Hampshire has 15 homes, the largest has 189 homes, and the average communities consists of 63 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in New Hampshire. The most recent communities started in New Hampshire include The Cliffs at Evergreen, Canterbury Commons, Thompson's Preserve. There are also 4 communities in New Hampshire that offer new construction homes, including The Cliffs at Evergreen, Canterbury Commons, Del Ray Place.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in New Hampshire. Approximately 1.4% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Oak Ridge Estates is a gated communities with 101 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in New Hampshire stay on the market for around 11 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $763,333, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Cross Farm average around $850,000, while homes in Hampton Meadows average around $765,000.
87 communities near New Hampshire
21 homes near New Hampshire
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,649 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,128 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,642 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|955 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,407 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,985 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,135 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,720 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,488 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,280 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,236 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,907 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,275 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|3,406 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,616 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,691 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,960 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|Condo
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