Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Laney & Lu Cafe
Coffee Shop
Me & Ollie's
Coffee Shop
Chocolate House
Coffee Shop
D² Java
Coffee Shop
Flyby Cafe
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
7North Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Trackside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Angry Donut
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Goel Center
Theatre Arts
Exeter Fire Museum
Museum
Phelps Stadium
Stadium
Exeter Historical Society
Museum
Exeter Fine Crafts
Art Gallery
Seacoast Artist Association
Art Gallery
Ladd-Gilman House
Museum
American Independence Museum
Museum
Folsom Tavern
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
The Chocolatier
Sweets
Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Charlie's Ice Cream
Sweets
Enna Chocolate
Sweets
Shooters' Pub
Bar
Jersey Mike's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Lindt Factory Outlet
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sawbelly Brewing
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Wright Place
Sweets
Memories Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (6) A+
Exeter Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
121 Fitness
Gym
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Gym
Dauntless Academy
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Thrive
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Kidstrong
Gym
Ironman Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
St. Anthony's Bakery
Bakery
Summit Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Clyde's Cupcakes
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Town House Common
Park
Gilman Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Stewart Park
Park
Swasey Parkway
Park
AirZone
Playground
Park Street Common
Park
Kids Park
Park
Planet Playground
Playground
Stevens Park
Park
Common Ground
Park
Sawyer Park
Park
Shops (58) A+
Shine Jewlery & Stories
Fashion
Just Calm Down
Beauty
Forest + Ash
Houseware
Water Street Hair Company
Hairdresser
Puddlejumpers
Fashion
Ganesh
Clothing
Head Hunters Salon
Hairdresser
Sonja's Spa Spot
Beauty
Serendipity Boutique
Fashion
Exactly Yours
Beauty
Trends Gift Gallery & Invitation Studio
Gift Shop
Exeter Bookstore
Books
Exeter Jewelers
Fashion
EyeV Optical Boutique
Optician
Colophon Book Shop
Books
Whirlygigs Toy Shop
Toys
Body & Soul
Clothing
Crafted New England
Clothing
Water Street Bookstore
Books
LunaChics
Clothing
Joan Sullivan Salon
Beauty
Cymbidium Floral
Florist
Yelle's Goldsmith Silversmith
Fashion
Top Drawer
Clothing
Tranquility Salon & Skin Care
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Exeter.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations A+
Front Street / Elm Street
Bus Stop
Front Street (Exeter Bandstand)
Bus Stop
Water Street / String Bridge (Exeter Bandstand)
Bus Stop
Water Street / Swazey Parkway
Bus Stop
Front Street (Exeter Inn)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue / Green Hill Road (Walgreens)
Bus Stop
Lincoln Street / Front Street
Bus Stop
Main Street / Ash Street (Brad's Auto Body)
Bus Stop
Lincoln Street (Exeter Train Station)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue / Alumni Drive
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue / Alumni Drive (Exeter Commons)
Bus Stop
Exeter
Transit Station
Linden Street (SSTA/YMCA)
Bus Stop
Linden Street (SSTA/YMCA)
Bus Stop
Linden Street / Gary Lane
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (Osram Sylvania)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (Osram Sylvania)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (Hannaford)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (Hannaford)
Bus Stop
Linden St. (Deep Meadow Variety)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (Market Basket Plaza)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Exeter is 121/100 - which is 2% higher than New Hampshire.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Exeter crime rates are 662 per 100k, which is 42% lower than New Hampshire
Property Crime
582 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
80 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Exeter is $68,984 - which is 1% higher than New Hampshire.
Med. Household Income
$68,984 C+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Exeter Fire Department
Fire Station
Exeter Police
Police
Exeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Dr. Michael St. Germain
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saltonstall Medical
Doctor
Emergency Room
Clinic
Outpatient Care Center
Clinic
Center for Orthopedics & Movement
Clinic
Exeter Hospital
Hospital
Physician Offices
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sleep Lab
Clinic
Wound Healing
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
ConvenientMD
Clinic
Access Sports Medicine
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Center for Occupational & Employee Health
Clinic
Stratham Surgery Center
Clinic
Richard W. Miller Orthodontist
Dentist
Osco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
NEDA
Clinic
Dentist
Dentist
Stratham Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Exeter home prices are $240,500 - which is equal to New Hampshire
Home Price
$240,500 A
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A-

The Exeter graduation rate is 91% - which is 3% higher than New Hampshire
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Main Street School
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Montessori School For The Arts & Sciences
Cooperative Middle School
Kensington Elementary School
High Schools (4) A+
Phillips Exeter Academy
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Great Bay Elearning Charter School (H)
Exeter High School
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ratings C+

Exeter has an overall rating of 67% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Exeter, NH Area Guide

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Exeter Area Facts

  • Exeter has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Exeter crime rates are 42% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Exeter is 2% higher than the New Hampshire average

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town of exeter 1.5 rating By bruno2138 ( Aug 07, 2017) as a long time resident I h ave watched the phillips exeter acadamy destroy quality of life with the on going contruction, with the town fathers giving our roads away to pea. there are 5 road closures right now ...Read More Read Less
Will always be home 4 rating By Lunchbox1588 ( Feb 02, 2013) I have lived in Exeter for 3/4 of my life. I went to all 12 years of school here and only left when I joined the military. I was quick to move my family back. Exeter is a small town in the seacoast area of NH. 15 mins to the beach, 1 hour to the mountains, less than 5 mins to man ...Read More y parks, trail, great shopping and historical locations. We are home to one of the top prep schools in the world Philips Exeter Academy and the public school has the top football program in the state and a newly built(2006) huge school building.

The food in Exeter is great. We have a multitude of choices. With more diners than you can count, the top Chinese food and Mexican restaurants in the state voted by NH Magazine, and everything in between. We also have year round farmers markets and a great butcher shop for those who are looking for some fresh ingredients to cook at home. Lastly being only 15 mins for the beach and 30 mins from Maine, we have some of the cheapest lobsta' in the country!!

The town town area is great with many different shops and restaurants to visit. Down town also gives you access to the Exeter river and Swasey Park which is great for walking or picnicking. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Exeter? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town House Common
      Gilman Park
      Founders Park
      Stewart Park
      Swasey Parkway
      AirZone
      Park Street Common
      Kids Park

      Entertainment

      Goel Center
      Exeter Fire Museum
      Phelps Stadium
      Exeter Historical Society
      Exeter Fine Crafts
      Seacoast Artist Association
      Ladd-Gilman House
      American Independence Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Chocolatier
      Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream
      Dunkin'
      Charlie's Ice Cream
      Enna Chocolate
      Shooters' Pub
      Jersey Mike's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Exeter? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Exeter.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Exeter? The cost of living in Exeter is 121/100 - which is 2% higher than New Hampshire.
      Exeter
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      New Hampshire
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Exeter? Exeter crime rates are 662, which are 42% lower than New Hampshire
      Total Crime
      662 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 151

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Exeter? The median income in Exeter is $68,984 which is 1% higher than New Hampshire.
      Median household income
      $68,98425% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,95271% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Exeter a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Exeter Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Physician Offices
      Saltonstall Medical

      A+ Housing

      What are Exeter home prices? Exeter home prices are $240,500 - which is equal to New Hampshire
      Median home value
      $240,50030% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27634% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Exeter have good schools? The Exeter graduation rate is 91% - which is 3% higher than New Hampshire
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Exeter a good place to live? Exeter has an overall rating of 67% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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