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Somersworth, NH Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Nova

Best restaurants in Somersworth?

Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Aurora M.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Somersworth

Random thought, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Peyton

Worst things about Somersworth nobody talks about

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Somersworth sits at 125.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $295,800, which seems about average. With a population of 12,060, Somersworth is a small town. The su...

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Michael P.

Job market in Somersworth for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $295,800, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,410/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

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Aurora M.

Is Somersworth worth moving to in 2026?

Hello, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 12,060, Somersworth is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. ...

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Ruby Walker

First time home buyer in Somersworth

Alright, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $79,677 in Somersworth. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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tampa_ian

What surprised you most about Somersworth?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 9 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Somersworth sits at 125.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $79,677 in Somersworth. Poverty rate is 9.7%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but ...

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Ruby Walker

Pros and cons of Somersworth after 10 years

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $295,800 on average. The median home value here is around $295,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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David Gonzalez

Housing in Somersworth compared to Chicago

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 27-year-old lawyer and Household incomes average around $79,677 in Somersworth. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? TIA!

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