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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elena Robinson

Grocery stores in Portsmouth -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2019. Rent is about $758/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $95,000 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Portsmouth? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if yo...

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William

Is public transit usable in Portsmouth?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Doris O.

Best coffee shops in Portsmouth?

First post here. Just moved here 11 months ago and The median home value here is around $95,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

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Doris O.

Unpopular opinion about Portsmouth

Alright, I'm originally from Albuquerque and It's a a small town city with about 17,919 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. ...

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Doris O.

What's it really like living in Portsmouth?

First post here. Rent is about $758/month for a decent place. Median household income is $35,319, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $95,000 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

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William

Housing market in Portsmouth right now

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Median household income is $35,319, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.

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John R.

Is Portsmouth worth moving to in 2026?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 172.0 per 100K.

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John R.

Is Portsmouth still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $95,000 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots?

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John R.

Is Portsmouth walkable?

So, I've been here for 12 years and The median home value here is around $95,000, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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