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Relocating to Seacoast NH or ME?
If you are relocating to the area, this page will help you find what is most useful for you. Use the Resource Links page for local info, real estate tax links, moving help and school info. To get an idea of what homes are for sale in these areas, use the Home Search page. It is very important to work with a Realtor that knows the area when relocating. I can provide you with information about the Seacoast and beyon including homes for sale, demographics, and schooling. Simply fill out the Property Request form and I will do the work for you. As a local resident, I love the Secoast. Let me show you what we have to offer!
About Portsmouth & The Seacoast
Portsmouth, N.H., a city of 23,000, sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, a short, wide river that divides New Hampshire and Maine. The city also is at the hub of a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and many towns.
Settled in 1623, Portsmouth lays claim to being the nation's third-oldest city. It served as a focal point on the Eastern seaboard until the late 1800s when rail travel did in the shipping industry. John Paul Jones' ship The Ranger was built in Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (which lies across the river in Maine) was established in 1800 as the country's first Naval shipyard.
The geographic location, historic past and cultural strength of the area regularly lands it on various "best places to live" lists.
The region is noted for its many restaurants, attractions and shopping opportunities, which include outlet malls in North Hampton and in Kittery, Maine, as well as major malls in Newington, New Hampshire.
In October 2002, the local economy was about it was like the rest of country, mixed. Unemployment was fairly low, housing costs high, and the vacancy rate low. The redevelopment of Pease Air Force Base was generating new job opportunties.
Quick Facts
| Distance from Portsmouth to: |
| Manchester NH |
50 miles |
| Boston |
50 miles
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| Portland ME |
50 miles
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| New York |
258 miles |
| Montreal |
294 miles |
Elevation: |
20 feet |
Temperature:
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Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
| July |
79.0oF |
60.8oF |
| January |
31.5oF |
15.4oF |
| Year |
56.3oF |
39.0oF |
Source: Worldclimate.com
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Precipitation |
Annual Average 46 in. |
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