What I wish I knew before living in Portsmouth

Katherine Reyes Oct 17, 2025

spot on

33 upvotes

Genesis Oct 19, 2025

good to know, thanks

32 upvotes

Waylon Wood Oct 18, 2025

This.

27 upvotes

Kennedy Roberts Oct 30, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's average for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in education you might struggle.

People: Generally tough. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Happy to answer more specific questions..

26 upvotes

Emilia Bennett Oct 29, 2025

Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.

18 upvotes

Samuel Scott Oct 7, 2025

Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.

16 upvotes

Willow Martinez Oct 19, 2025

I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The cost of living is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..

9 upvotes

Justin J. Nov 1, 2025

If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is tough in most areas.

2 upvotes

Ella F. Oct 17, 2025

hard disagree but ok

1 upvotes