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Newmarket, NH

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Hometown appeal on New Hampshire’s charming seacoast

Suburban Coastal Riverside Historic Charming Quaint Peaceful

Nestled alongside the Lamprey River and the Great Bay, Newmarket is a charming small town best known for its historic significance in the New Hampshire mill industry. However, Newmarket is a growing seacoast town today, brimming with local businesses and hometown appeal.

Newmarket is also teeming with options for outdoor recreation, including scenic trail walks and wildlife viewing on the banks of the Lamprey River. Superb restaurants, cafes, and shops fill the downtown waterfront area in Newmarket as well, offering plenty to explore near the water. Portsmouth and the University of New Hampshire are just minutes away from the town, while big destinations like Boston and Portland are each about an hour’s drive from Newmarket.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Newmarket, NH is $913 for a studio, $1,543 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $2,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newmarket has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,543/month
662 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Newmarket Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

472 Students

7
out of 10

Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High (Elem)

Public

Grades 6-8

223 Students

4
out of 10

Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High School

Public

Grades 9-12

270 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Town Landing
  • Stratham Hill Park
  • Great Bay Discovery Center and NERR
  • Coppal House Farm
  • UNH Observatory

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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Living in Newmarket

History

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The Stone Church in Newmarket is currently a popular place to enjoy music performances. This historic church was built in 1832, and over the years since, it has served congregations of various denominations including Universalist, Unitarian and Catholic. When the Catholics sold the structure in the early 20th century, it became a meeting hall, a roller-skating rink and later, a shoe factory. In 1969, the Stone Church of today was formed and began to offer food, beer, touring entertainment and local music performances to the community. The Newmarket Historical Society and Museum offers regularly scheduled programs concerning the rich history and culture of this vibrant New England community.

Parks

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The Lamprey River in Newmarket is now an outstanding recreational spot offering facilities for fishing, boating and other water sports. In addition, it provides residents and visitors with easy access to the larger scenic water regions of the Great Bay tidal basin. There are several recreational park areas within the community. Included in these town parks are a Little League baseball field, additional softball fields and a pair of frequently-used boat launching areas. Other sports facilities offered by Newmarket are a tennis and athletics club and a nine-hole golf course. Another very popular vacation and recreational area in Rockingham County is Pawtuckaway Lake and State Park, an expansive and beautiful mountain haven.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.