Country land in New Hampshire
How much good country New Hampshire has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coos County Berlin, Groveton | 99% | -0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Grafton County North Woodstock, Lincoln | 89% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Cheshire County Keene, West Swanzey | 83% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Sullivan County Newport, Claremont | 77% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Carroll County Center Ossipee, Suissevale | 77% | +1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Merrimack County Contoocook, Concord | 14% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Belknap County Laconia, Belmont | 11% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Hillsborough County New Boston, Klondike Corner | 13% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Strafford County Rochester, Farmington | 0% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Rockingham County Epping, Exeter | 0% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
A declaration of home education is needed only when withdrawing a child from public school or seeking access to public school programs. No added subject requirements are listed on the source page.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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