Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Exeter
Exeter is a strong fit for families connected to Phillips Exeter Academy (as students, faculty, or staff) or drawn to its financial-aid program, and for movers prioritizing genuine safety and historic small-town character. It's a weaker fit for movers specifically drawn to New Hampshire's affordability advantage.
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Learn moreBest fit: families connected to Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter's clearest case is for families with a student, faculty, or staff connection to Phillips Exeter Academy, including those who may qualify for its real, significant financial-aid program.
Good fit: safety- and history-focused movers
Exeter's genuinely low crime rate and historic, walkable downtown make it a strong choice for movers prioritizing safety and small-town New England character.
Weaker fit: affordability-focused movers
Exeter's own housing costs ($540,000-$724,950) and property tax rate (~1.88%) run above national norms -- a real, disclosed weaker fit for movers specifically seeking New Hampshire's affordability reputation.
Key takeaways
- Best fit: families connected to Phillips Exeter Academy, including those eligible for its financial-aid program.
- Good fit: movers prioritizing genuine safety and historic small-town New England character.
- Weaker fit: movers specifically seeking New Hampshire's broader affordability advantage.
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