Moving to Seacoast area... (Concord, Dover: movie theater, schools, taxes)

[dynamite]

hey everyone..new to the foum.

Got a job offer from Exeter. Thinking of relocating from LI. Looking to getaway from the traffic, people, and frantic pace down here. Just curious if anyone from the area had any observation, suggestions, etc....thanks.

[Earthangel1776]

You can't go wrong moving up here from LI! It's so peaceful here, if you get away from the hustle and bustle of the major cities. We recently re-located to this side of the state from west of Concord. although we don't live in Exeter, we've driven through and like Exeter a lot! It seems clean, upscale, and nice and very convenient to all the major routes, and even the Boston area is accessible. We ended up farther north, as prices are more affordable up there. Exeter seems nice, from what I've seen, but I don't know much about the schools or anything since I haven't lived there.

I think you will like the pace of life here, though! I've really come to love it. It's a great place to raise a family! Exeter is very convenient to Hampton Beach and even the Maine seacoast which has beautiful beaches. Within an hour or so, you have the White Mountains, and the beautiful lakes region. Good luck with your search! If you'd like assistance PM me! I am a realtor and would be happy to assist you.

[Reaganomics]

You will find congestion during rush hours on route 16, between Dover and Portsmouth.

Also congestion on the 101 from Exeter to I-95.


I-95 is always a breeze from Portsmouth to the Hampton tolls! Infact, from Danvers, Mass and up is usually so peaceful. I could easily fall asleep at the wheel!

[on the move]

You will seldom have to deal with traffic in Exeter, NH. NH typically has a slower pace and less congestion although things get busy on 16 as Reagonomics mentioned. If you are working in Exeter, though, you will probably live in an area that is quiet without much traffic. Exeter itself is a wonderful town. It has quaint shops with free parking and a small movie theater downtown. The school system is one of the best in the state which has caused growth. The taxes are higher. http://town.exeter.nh.us/