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Exeter Area Facts

  • Exeter has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Exeter crime rates are 33% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Exeter is 2% higher than the New Hampshire average
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town of exeter User Rating 1.5 rating By bruno2138 ( Aug 07, 2017) as a long time resident I h ave watched the phillips exeter acadamy destroy quality of life with the on going contruction, with the town fathers giving our roads away to pea. there are 5 road closures right now ...Read More Read Less
Will always be home User Rating 4 rating By Lunchbox1588 ( Feb 02, 2013) I have lived in Exeter for 3/4 of my life. I went to all 12 years of school here and only left when I joined the military. I was quick to move my family back. Exeter is a small town in the seacoast area of NH. 15 mins to the beach, 1 hour to the mountains, less than 5 mins to man ...Read More y parks, trail, great shopping and historical locations. We are home to one of the top prep schools in the world Philips Exeter Academy and the public school has the top football program in the state and a newly built(2006) huge school building.

The food in Exeter is great. We have a multitude of choices. With more diners than you can count, the top Chinese food and Mexican restaurants in the state voted by NH Magazine, and everything in between. We also have year round farmers markets and a great butcher shop for those who are looking for some fresh ingredients to cook at home. Lastly being only 15 mins for the beach and 30 mins from Maine, we have some of the cheapest lobsta' in the country!!

The town town area is great with many different shops and restaurants to visit. Down town also gives you access to the Exeter river and Swasey Park which is great for walking or picnicking. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Exeter? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town House Common
      Gilman Park
      Founders Park
      Stewart Park
      Swasey Parkway
      AirZone
      Park Street Common
      Kids Park

      Entertainment

      Goel Center
      Exeter Fire Museum
      Phelps Stadium
      Exeter Historical Society
      Exeter Fine Crafts
      Seacoast Artist Association
      Ladd-Gilman House
      American Independence Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Chocolatier
      Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream
      Dunkin'
      Charlie's Ice Cream
      Enna Chocolate
      Shooters' Pub
      Jersey Mike's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Exeter? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Exeter.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Exeter a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Exeter Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Physician Offices
      Saltonstall Medical