 Top Ten Reasons Portsmouth is a Great Place to Live
- Low Relative Cost of Living: It is much less expensive to live in Portsmouth than it is to live in Boston or New York.
- Very Young Town: Portsmouth is full of fun-loving, young people, boasting a median age of 31.
- Great Nightlife: Portsmouth has an extraordinarily vibrant nightlife, featuring more than 200 restaurants, bars and live music every night of the week.
- Healthy Environment: Since the late 1980’s “bad air days” have dropped to fewer than five, and 99% of New Hampshire’s rivers and streams support swimming, fishing, and drinking.
- Safe Place/Great Place to Raise a Family: New Hampshire and Portsmouth lead the country in safety, child well-being, and lack of poverty.
- A Highly Regarded City: Portsmouth regularly receives great critical acclaim. Recently, Money Magazine, the Utne Reader, and Cosmopolitan have all hailed Portsmouth as a wonderful city for young professionals.
- Cultural and Community Activities: Throughout the summer, the Portsmouth community hosts weekly plays, and art, food, and music festivals. Its rich nightlife and cultural advantages extend throughout the year.
- Great Opportunities to Volunteer: New Hampshire residents volunteer their time more than any other State.
- Travel Opportunities: Portsmouth, situated right off Route 95 and with four airports within an hour’s drive, is an easy point from which to travel.
- Staying Fit: Portsmouth abounds with opportunities to stay fit, from health clubs to running clubs, and from beautiful mountains to magnificent beaches.
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