Photo of Portsmouth, NH
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Living in Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Area Facts

  • Portsmouth has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Portsmouth crime rates are 18% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Portsmouth is 23% higher than the New Hampshire average
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Portsmouth: Come Stay A While! User Rating 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
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      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

      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