What are the Best neighborhoods in New Hampshire?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Goffs Falls, Lower South Willow/Airport, East Merrimack, Youngsville, Southside. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
State Rankings
Best neighborhoods in New Hampshire
Eligible neighborhoods: 28 | Top neighborhood: North Conway
| Neighborhood | City | County | State Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Conway | Conway | Carroll County | #24 of 28 | 39.3 | 25.1 |
| Pinardville | Goffstown | Hillsborough County | #14 of 28 | 53.4 | 57.4 |
| Woodsville | Haverhill | Grafton County | #23 of 28 | 43.8 | 34.6 |
| Goffs Falls | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #1 of 28 | 73.5 | 94.6 |
| Lower South Willow/Airport | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #2 of 28 | 67.4 | 87.2 |
| Youngsville | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #4 of 28 | 62.9 | 79.4 |
| Southside | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #5 of 28 | 62.3 | 78.0 |
| North End | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #6 of 28 | 61.8 | 77.1 |
| Eaton Heights | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #7 of 28 | 61.4 | 76.3 |
| Wellington | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #8 of 28 | 60.9 | 75.0 |
| Southeast Manchester | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #9 of 28 | 59.0 | 71.0 |
| Highlands | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #10 of 28 | 57.9 | 68.5 |
| Hanover Hill | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #11 of 28 | 57.5 | 67.4 |
| Northwest Manchester | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #12 of 28 | 57.4 | 67.2 |
| Straw/Smyth | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #13 of 28 | 53.8 | 58.7 |
| Bakersville | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #15 of 28 | 53.3 | 57.3 |
| Green Acres | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #16 of 28 | 53.2 | 57.1 |
| Wolfe Park | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #17 of 28 | 52.5 | 55.1 |
| Rimmon Heights | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #18 of 28 | 49.9 | 48.9 |
| Crystal Lake | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #19 of 28 | 49.6 | 48.2 |
| North of Bridge | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #20 of 28 | 47.3 | 42.4 |
| Somerville | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #21 of 28 | 46.5 | 40.6 |
| Notre Dame | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #22 of 28 | 46.4 | 40.3 |
| Piscataquog | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #25 of 28 | 34.9 | 17.0 |
| Hallsville | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #26 of 28 | 33.4 | 14.8 |
| Kalivas Union | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #27 of 28 | 27.4 | 7.4 |
| Corey Square | Manchester | Hillsborough County | #28 of 28 | 20.6 | 2.3 |
| East Merrimack | Merrimack | Hillsborough County | #3 of 28 | 64.6 | 82.7 |
Cities in NH
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in NH
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in NH?
Goffs Falls is currently #1 of 28 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 73.5.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in NH?
28 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for NH.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in NH?
Goffs Falls has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 76.0.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in NH?
North of Bridge has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 2.8%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in NH?
Goffs Falls currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 75.5.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in NH?
Eaton Heights has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $134,651.
How are neighborhood rankings in NH calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
New Hampshire Top 10
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in New Hampshire
#1
Goffs Falls
Manchester, New Hampshire
#2
Lower South Willow/Airport
Manchester, New Hampshire
#3
East Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
#4
Youngsville
Manchester, New Hampshire
#5
Southside
Manchester, New Hampshire
#6
North End
Manchester, New Hampshire
#7
Eaton Heights
Manchester, New Hampshire
#8
Wellington
Manchester, New Hampshire
#9
Southeast Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire
#10
Highlands
Manchester, New Hampshire
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