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Article Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ More people are moving out of New Hampshire than into the state for the first time this decade.
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show 2,389 more state residents left for another state than settled in New Hampshire in the year ending July 1, 2007.
But with more births than deaths, the state actually gained about 4,000 people. Almost 2,000 foreign immigrants also helped boost the population.
University of New Hampshire demographer Kenneth Johnson believes the state will attract more residents than it loses "once the housing crisis ends."
More than 1.3 million people currently live in New Hampshire.
Wow, that's hard to understand, given the number of us who are talking on this forum about planning to move to NH. Not only are my DH and I looking forward to a move in 2 years, but one of our kids is trying to sell his house in a neighboring state so that he can move to NH before the end of this year. That'll make the deficit only 2384!
Article Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ More people are moving out of New Hampshire than into the state for the first time this decade.
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show 2,389 more state residents left for another state than settled in New Hampshire in the year ending July 1, 2007.
But with more births than deaths, the state actually gained about 4,000 people. Almost 2,000 foreign immigrants also helped boost the population.
University of New Hampshire demographer Kenneth Johnson believes the state will attract more residents than it loses "once the housing crisis ends."
More than 1.3 million people currently live in New Hampshire.
there are probably alot of people moving out because they don't want to deal with the winters any more... i know my dw and i are possiblely moving to south carolina this fall... i love talking on here because it's got the best group of people to talk to..and that's no lie...
We lived in NH for 23 wonderful years--loved our town, had great friends, and raised our kids in kid-friendly surroundings. And then--arthritis set in and we looked for a drier climate for retirement. Plus we needed a place with shorter, warmer winters and lower heating costs; no snow shoveling; cheaper housing; and lower property taxes. When you are on a fixed income, those $$ items become very important.
Otherwise, we'd still be there, loving the seasons and the scenery and the history and the traditions and the wonderful cultural events. I'm glad we got to be there as long as we did.
When I was younger, I didn't understand why the old folks all headed down to Florida or the Southwest. Now I get it--New Hampshire is a wonderful place for people in the prime of life. For the arthritic with fragile joints and bones--not so much.
We lived in NH for 23 wonderful years--loved our town, had great friends, and raised our kids in kid-friendly surroundings. And then--arthritis set in and we looked for a drier climate for retirement. Plus we needed a place with shorter, warmer winters and lower heating costs; no snow shoveling; cheaper housing; and lower property taxes. When you are on a fixed income, those $$ items become very important.
Otherwise, we'd still be there, loving the seasons and the scenery and the history and the traditions and the wonderful cultural events. I'm glad we got to be there as long as we did.
When I was younger, I didn't understand why the old folks all headed down to Florida or the Southwest. Now I get it--New Hampshire is a wonderful place for people in the prime of life. For the arthritic with fragile joints and bones--not so much.
It is very expensive for middle income/lower income families to live in NH. The NHPTV show "Communities and Consequences" illustrates why....we had a thread about it a while back. Many communities are also not very "kid" and "family" friendly, because of issues around taxes and schools.
A similar problem is happening in Mass. For a number of years running now, the population has decreased. One might think that a trend of sort would be noticed by the State House. Hmm. Don't think so. They are not giving us enough insentive to stay, that's for sure. Personally, nothing can make me stay now anyway. NH here I come!!
Article Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ More people are moving out of New Hampshire than into the state for the first time this decade.
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show 2,389 more state residents left for another state than settled in New Hampshire in the year ending July 1, 2007.
But with more births than deaths, the state actually gained about 4,000 people. Almost 2,000 foreign immigrants also helped boost the population.
University of New Hampshire demographer Kenneth Johnson believes the state will attract more residents than it loses "once the housing crisis ends."
More than 1.3 million people currently live in New Hampshire.
Interesting article NH2NCMom! I would have believed that more people would want to move here than out, as this state has it all! beautiful countryside, wonderful people and affordable living!
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