Portsmouth, NH Area Guide

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Portsmouth, NH

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points

Photo of Portsmouth, NH

( 20 Ratings )

Living in Portsmouth, NH

Ranks better than 86% of areas Follow

Population

Median Age

Portsmouth Area Facts

Portsmouth has a Livability Score of 86_/100, which is considered exceptional
Portsmouth crime rates are 43% higher than the New Hampshire average
Cost of living in Portsmouth is 25% higher than the New Hampshire average

Area Score

Is This the Right Place for You?

Local Insights Report

Uncover the key details before you move
Use local data to guide a smarter investment
Compare neighborhoods side by side

Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Portsmouth?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

Based on 19 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Homes For Sale In Portsmouth, NH

property for sale

187 Raleigh Way

Portsmouth, NH

property for sale

65 McKinley Rd

Portsmouth, NH

property for sale

171 Gates St

Portsmouth, NH

property for sale

348 Maplewood Ave #1

Portsmouth, NH

See the Newest Homes For Sale In Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Reviews

Write a review about Portsmouth Tell people what you like or don't like about Portsmouth…

Portsmouth: Come Stay A While! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) What a town! If you haven’t been to our lovely city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, let me be the first to welcome you to this beautiful gem. Located in the gorgeous New England region of Northeastern United States, this small city offers its residents and visitors many opportuni ...Read More ties for adventure, excitement, shopping, and entertainment. As a Portsmouth resident, I often find myself eating out at many of the top-notch restaurants or enjoying a craft beer on tap at a local bar or brewery.

As an individual who enjoys an exploratory lifestyle, I personally frequent many of the town’s attractions and I recommend that anyone looking to experience Portsmouth, do the same. One of best areas in Portsmouth that I often pay a visit to is the Strawbery Banke Museum. This indoor-outdoor museum depicts early life in our small New England town from the 1600s until the latter half of the 20th century.

Living in Portsmouth, I often find myself venturing to the outdoors when the weather is nice! Prescott Park has beautiful landscapes, offering scenic views and plenty of space to spend an afternoon. Read Less

Show All Reviews

Portsmouth Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Portsmouth, NH Livability

B+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Portsmouth? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Portsmouth Plains

Ward Park

Harvey Playground

Carter Park

Goodwin Park

McDonough Park

Clough Field

Jump On In

Entertainment

The Button Factory

Bowl-O-Rama

Rundlet-May House Museum

Discover Portsmouth

John Paul Jones House

The Music Hall

The Music Hall Loft

The Music Hall

Food & Drink

Portsmouth Pizza Factory

Edible

Dunkin'

New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet

Bratskellar Pizza Pub

McDonald's

New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet

Dunkin'

D Commute

Is public transit available in Portsmouth? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Portsmouth.

Drive to Work

74%

3% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

5%

3% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Portsmouth? The cost of living in Portsmouth is 138/100 - which is 25% higher than New Hampshire.

38% more expensive than average

10% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Portsmouth? Portsmouth crime rates are 1,472, which are 43% higher than New Hampshire

1,472 per 100k people

31% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

31% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Portsmouth? The median income in Portsmouth is $115,727 which is 11% higher than New Hampshire.

Median household income

$115,72742% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$82,49684% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

76% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital at Pease

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Pharmacies

Rite Aid

Rite Aid

Rite Aid

Doctors

ConvenientMD

Optima Dermatology

B+ Housing

What are Portsmouth home prices? Portsmouth home prices are $807,702 - which is 88% higher than New Hampshire

Median home value

$807,702147% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,06643% higher than the US average

21% lower than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Portsmouth have good schools? The Portsmouth graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than New Hampshire

High school grad. rates

13% higher than the US average

School test scores

56% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

18% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Portsmouth a good place to live? Portsmouth has an overall rating of 97% from 20 reviews.

Overall user rating

20 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

19 total surveys