New Hampshire is one of the best states in the country! Need proof? Here are some of NH's many accolades:

  • #3 State for Opportunity - NH is among the best in terms of economic opportunity and equality.

  • 4th Most Financially Literate State - New Hampshirites know their finances and are among the most likely to have a "rainy day fund."

  • #4 Best State Overall - Based on health care, education, crime & corrections, infrastructure, opportunity, economy, and government.

  • #4 Innovative Champion - The 2020 U.S. Innovation Scorecard ranks New Hampshire an Innovation Champion – leading the Northeast as fourth in the nation for fostering innovation.

  • #4 Best States for Jobs - NH is one of the most attractive states for employment. Find your dream position in a place you’ll love.

  • 4th Best State to Have a Baby - Based upon 31 key measures of cost and health care accessibility, as well as a baby- and family-friendliness.

  • #6 Best State to Raise a Family - Granite Staters know that New Hampshire is a great place to raise a family - having a great combination of qualities that matter most to parents and their kids.

  • #7 Most Kind State - An academic research study issued by Verizon in partnership with Kindess.org, a non-profit whose mission is to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Thousands of people were surveyed from all 50 states and from all walks of life on what kind of acts they would do.

  • #8 Best State to Live In - The state's strong job market, high quality of life, and limitless opportunities contribute to the third consecutive year that NH has earned a top spot on this list.

  • #8 Safest State - NH ranks among the best in most categories of safety.

  • #8 Least Stressed State - NH has the lowest percentage of the population living below the poverty line, the lowest percentage of adults in fair or poor health, and the lowest unemployment rate.

  • #8 Most Educated State - Compared across 18 total metrics grouped into two categories. The data set ranges from the share of adults aged 25 years and older with at least a high school diploma to average university quality to the gender gap in educational attainment.

  • #10 Most Innovative State - Rated on 22 key indicators of innovation-friendliness. The data set ranges from the share of STEM professionals to R&D spending per capita to tech-company density.

New Hampshire has no shortage of delicious foods and drinks! All throughout the state you can find locally grown food and locally produced beer and wine.