Hooksett : New hampshire

What Hooksett is like for active adults

Hooksett is a small town of about 12,000 in southern New Hampshire north of Manchester along I 93. About 30% of the population lives in the central district of Hooksett Village, others live in South Hooksett. The Merrimack River runs through the center of town.

There is at least 1 active adult community in the Hooksett area (see Active Communities link at top right). Median home prices have been volatile in Hooksett, City-Data reports the median price to be about $190,000 in mid 2009. Zillow pegged the median sales price in nearby Manchester to be $197,000 in late 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Robie's Country Store in Hooksett (see photo above courtesy of Wikipedia and Malber) is a National Historic Landmark and a frequent stop for presidential candidates during the New Hampshire primaries. New Hampshire is a tax-friendly state.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Hooksett is a small town in a cold place.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like 4 seasons and living in a small New England town will like living in Hooksett.

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Local economy is driven by

A lot of people in Hooksett commute to nearby Manchester or high tech jobs in Mass.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Hooksett is in south-central New Hampshire along I 93 and the Merrimack River. The average July high temperature is 83 and the average January low is 10. is the wettest month with 3+".

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Cultural environment

University of New Hampshire is 26 miles away in Durham. Nearby Manchester has movie theatres.

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Medical facilities

The nearest hospitals are less than 10 miles away in Concord and Manchester.

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Transportation

I 93 runs through town.

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Facts about HOOKSETT

State: NH
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 0 -20
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: No
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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