Lancaster, NH (Manchester, Concord, Littleton: rent, crime, new home)

[4North]

Looking to make Lancaster our new home, looking for information from folks from or near there, how quiet is town, crime, if any, new developments, etc. How far from Littleton? White Mountain Regional H.S., good school? Any particular part of town to avoid, never been there, appreciate any info you can provide
Thanks

[DareToDream]

Originally Posted by 4North

Looking to make Lancaster our new home, looking for information from folks from or near there, how quiet is town, crime, if any, new developments, etc. How far from Littleton? White Mountain Regional H.S., good school? Any particular part of town to avoid, never been there, appreciate any info you can provide
Thanks

Hello 4North - We're in Littleton - about 20-30 minutes or so from Lancaster. I haven't spent much time in Lancaster, but it seems like a nice little town. I *think* it's the seat of the county government (Coos County - Littleton is in Grafton County). It doesn't seem like it has much crime or places to avoid and I believe it's a safe community. If you search the NH thread for Lancaster, I think you'll find a number of posts. We used to have a "regular" who posted here and lives in Lancaster (or at least he did) - you could even search for posts by nhyrnut - If I remember correctly, he had a number of very informational posts on Lancaster.

If you're not used to cold and snow, I would highly recommend you rent first before buying. Even if you are used to cold and snow, if you're coming from an area with a bigger population, I would also recommend you rent first, to be sure you like the smaller town atmosphere, location, etc.

We don't have kids in school, so I can't comment on the schools. Lancaster does have a hospital in town, though, I believe, which I *think* is Weeks Medical Center.

Here's a link to the Town of Lancaster site: Town of Lancaster, NH

Hope this helps!

[4North]

Dare-to-Dream,

Thanks, will check out site and keep searching.

[buck naked]

the only times I've been to Lancaster is to go to the Lancaster Fair. It's a great fair, but the trip is a long one.

[vter]

Lancaster is a nice small town as mentioned above. The Lancaster Fair every summer/fall is a must do. You'll do most of your shopping down in Littleton which has WalMart, Home Depot, etc. For "mall" shopping you'll be driving 2+ hours down to Concord/Manchester or Burlington, VT.
As far as WMRHS, as far as I know it's OK. I have a friend who went there and he does all right for himself! I'm a firm believer in school is what you make of it. If you're kids are motivated and work hard, they'll do well. WMRHS
If schools are important, you could consider looking just across the river in Vermont at Lunenburg..kids there have the option of going to St. Johnsbury Academy which is a phenomenal school. St. Johnsbury