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Somersworth, NH

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Tranquil New England living not far from the city of Portsmouth

Suburban Commuter Quaint River

Uniquely positioned along New Hampshire-Maine border and the Salmon Falls River, Somersworth is a modest New England community that’s great for families or anyone looking to be closer to the New Hampshire countryside. William H. Champlin Jr. Forest provides the area with an expansive recreation space on top of the parks within the town’s boundaries.

Somersworth’s proximity to Portsmouth and Kittery make it a prime spot for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Somersworth, NH is $1,243 for a studio, $1,832 for one bedroom, and $1,821 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somersworth has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,832/month
787 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

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

Idlehurst Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

Rating Unavailable

Maple Wood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hilltop School

Public

Grades 1-4

143 Students

Rating Unavailable

Somersworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

342 Students

5
out of 10

Somersworth High School

Public

Grades 9-12

394 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire
  • Powderhouse Hill Ski Area
  • Woodman Institute Museum
  • Vaughan Woods State Park
  • Bellamy River Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease

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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.