Exeter, NH

Exeter, NH

Updated April 30, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Exeter, Hampton Falls

Good for now

Verdict

$427K

Median Price

Walk Score

4.7/10

Schools

35 min

to Boston

Score Breakdown

FWalkability
0/100
DSchools
47/100
CAffordability
63/100
B-Commute
70/100
B-Quietness
70/100
BSafety
78/100
WYLT Score55/100

Our Take

Exeter offers solid schools, quiet neighborhoods, and a decent median income, but it’s a car‑centric town with a high flood risk and limited public transit. If you’re a family looking for a safe, low‑crime place to raise kids, it could work; otherwise the flood insurance and commute costs might bite.

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The Good

  • Highly rated public schools
  • Strong median income relative to cost of living
  • Scenic New England setting
  • Low crime rate

Real Talk

  • !High flood risk requires expensive insurance
  • !Public transit options are nearly nonexistent
  • !Limited nightlife and shopping amenities
  • !Housing prices have risen steadily, reducing affordability
  • $Flood insurance premiums
  • $Higher property tax rates in the area
  • $Maintenance costs for older homes

Best For

FamiliesRetireesStudentsRemote workers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Exeter, NH

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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