New Hampshire Communities

New Hampshire Maps

Google images provides the most convenient source of free on-line NH maps, and MapQuest can generate your driving directions. Other on-line maps that we like include this nice overview map of New Hampshire and this map of New Hampshire towns (PDF).

For in-state visits and general navigation we recommend purchasing the New Hampshire Atlas and Gazetteer. The FSP also provides a wide selection of NH maps from Rand McNally, ranging from small pocket maps to large laminated wall maps.



New Hampshire Towns, Cities and Counties

The New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau (ELMIB) is a great source of information on the 234 incorporated towns and cities in New Hampshire. The Online Highway Travel Guide is another source of information on New Hampshire towns and counties, and City Data has lots of data on the larger NH towns and cities.

If you are looking for a town that is scenic or charming, Keene, Hollis, Meredith, Portsmouth, and Wolfeboro were listed among Best New England Towns.

Following is a list of 13 cities in New Hampshire's 11 metropolitan areas and 10 counties:

City County 2010 Population
Berlin (Lancaster) Coos 10,051
Claremont Sullivan 13,355
Concord Merrimack 40,687
Franklin Merrimack 8,477
Keene Cheshire 23,409
Laconia Belknap 15,951
Lebanon (Hanover) Grafton 13,151
Manchester Hillsborough 109,565
Nashua Hillsborough 86,494
Portsmouth Rockingham 20,779
Dover + Rochester + Somersworth Strafford 29,987 + 29,752 + 11,766
 


Property tax rates for communities in New Hampshire.