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Nashua New Hampshire ~ top 100 Place to Live in America!

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Real Estate Agent with BHG The Masiello Group

      Nashua town hallRelocate America named Nashua, New Hampshire as one of the top 100 best places to live in America.

     Nashua, NH is included in the 14th annual list of America's "Top 100 Places to Live". Each year Relocate America researches, identifies and shares the best places to live in America. and begins compliling the list based on site nominations and issues most important to relocating consumers and homeowners for the year ahead.

     In 2011, the team considered the best communities that are well positioned for economic recovery, already experiencing strong economic recovery or have proven overall economic stability. Important factors inlcud employment, education, community leadership and overall quality of life.

In addition, Nashua, New Hampshire is the only city to get the No. 1 ranking as the BEST PLACE to LIVE IN AMERICA in Surveys by Money Magazine twice (1987 & 1997). 

     The Nashua-Manchester corridor was ranked # 9 by Forbes in April 2010.  It was noted that the Nashua-Manchester corridor had low crime rates and low unemployment rates.

     The original name for Nashua was Dunstable.  In 1836, the town adopted the Nashua River's Name "Nashaway" which means "a beautiful river with a pebbly bottom" and "land between two rivers."  

Today Nashua is known as "The Gate City."nashua river

     Nashua combines an excellent quality of life with proximity to the New  Hampshire seacoast, the White Mountains and Boston, MA.

    Nashua has a small town feel with a large town amenities.  According to the 2006 census, the estimate for Nashua was 87,157 residents.  This makes Nashua the second largest city in New Hampshire

    Nashua has many parks which add to its beauty.  One of my favorites is Greeley Park

           There is something for everyone in the Gate City ...  A symphony, theater and entertainment.  Catch a baseball game at beautiful Holman stadium.

    Nashua also has a small airport, Biore Field and there is bus transportation to the Boston area.  Nashua also boasts a daily award-winning newspaper, the Telegraph.

    There are both public and private schools in Nashua from pre-school through college.

    The downtown area has many wonderful restaurants, botiques and entertainment as well as a vibrant business community.  Recently, downtown Nashua began offering free wifi.  downtown Nashua

       Nashua is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and the Nashua Green Team was created after the passage of Ordinance 06-09.  The Gate City has made it a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, decrease air pollution, and reduce energy expenditures.

      Many styles of homes and housing options are available to choose from ...  single family homes, condominiums, multi-family and rentals.

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     If you would like more information about Nashua or the surrounding towns, please contact me.  It would be my pleasure to show you around the Gate City.

      Discover the New Hampshire AdvantageNew Hampshire was named the Most Livable State in America for the 6th year in a row!   New Hampshire is the Safest State in America, 2010  and the Third Healthiest State in America!

      If you are  listing or buying  a home in New Hampshire contact me, I would welcome the opportunity to assist you.

________Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Joan Whiteook, BHG, The Masiello Group, Andrew White, managing broker. Copyright © 2011 By Joan Whitebook, Nashua New Hampshire  ~ top 100 Place to Live in America!" (c) all photos 2011by Joan Whitebook

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Comments (52)

Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Kathy ~  I didn't see these 2 new groups/contests.  I am just very happy that Nashua was recognized by relocate America as one of the top 100 places to live in America and thank Active Rain for featuring this post!

Sheri ~  Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your very kind comments.  I am very happy to live in such a special town.

Jul 25, 2011 01:56 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Happy Tuesday!

Jul 26, 2011 12:12 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Russel -- Happy Tuesday to you and I hope you enjoy your pie today in beautiful San Diego!

Jul 26, 2011 12:54 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Nashua NH has some amazing amenities & events!  It is definitely NO WONDER why they ranked so well!

Jul 27, 2011 12:49 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Renee ~  Hope you get to visit this beautiful state.  Of course, it will be difficult to leave your beautiful weather in Las Vegas. 

Jul 27, 2011 03:06 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I have not been to New Hampshire, but my other half has been there a couple of times. He says it's beautiful.

Jul 27, 2011 03:34 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Jim ~  You and Russel should plan a trip to NH in the fall!  It is beautiful.  Hope you are doing well in CA.

Jul 28, 2011 12:58 AM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

 

Wow what a great marketing opportunity for your.  Hopefully you get some great seo placement from this great news.  Congrats and all the best.

Jul 29, 2011 12:18 PM
John M. Scott
BRE # 01442690, Scott Keys Properties - San Francisco, CA
Broker / Owner San Francisco Bay Area

Joan, I've never been to New Hampshire. I'm afraid the closest I've been was Boston, back in 1986. Nashua looks like a wonderful place!

Jul 29, 2011 02:37 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Michele ~  Thanks for the kind words.  It is great to get this type of recognition.

John ~  You will have to plan a visit to New Hampshire.  We are fortunate to be close to Boston, it reminds me a lot of San Francisco.

Jul 29, 2011 03:52 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Joan  You have every reason to be proud of Nashua - Arthur and I have been there and found it to be a lovely city.  Your report is very thorough - the work of a Nashua expert

Jul 30, 2011 05:57 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Karen -- thanks for stopping by.  I am glad that you and your husband have had the opportunity to visit Nashua.  It is a great city and there is so much to offfer.

Jul 30, 2011 03:27 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Joan, What a great way to highlight your area!  I have not been to Nashua but have visited other parts of the NH and enjoyed the scenery and the towns, Must feel good to live in such a place!

All the best.
Gloria

Aug 01, 2011 05:03 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Gloria ~  Glad to hear you have been to New Hampshire.  It is a great place to call home.  If you are this way again, please give me a call.  It would be great to meet in person.

 

Aug 02, 2011 02:30 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Joan - It's great when the place you live in is named in the top 100 places to live in America.  

Aug 06, 2011 05:40 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Nashau has SO much going for it, it's easy to see why its in the top 100 places to live.

Aug 06, 2011 03:02 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Michelle - I think everyone in NH is pretty excited abou this award.

Judi ~ Nashua does have a lot going for it.  I am amazed how much goes on considering it is a smaller town.

Aug 07, 2011 08:11 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Joan -  Nashua - smaller town or not it looks like a great place to live ..... Having grown up in a small town and then moved back to a small town to raise my own children I appreciate the small town lifestyle

Aug 11, 2011 04:00 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Kathy ~  Small towns have a lot to offer ... one plus about Nashua is that it is less than an hour to Boston if you want a bit of the "big" city.

Aug 11, 2011 03:14 PM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

Joan, NH is one of our favorite spots to visit, you should sign up to become your local lifestyle green advisor at the new website GreenTowns.com

See my AR post for more information.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2453422/nar-green-joins-up-with-greentowns-com

Aug 15, 2011 01:57 AM