Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Merrimack
Merrimack is a strong fit for families prioritizing strong schools and a favorable safety picture. It's a weaker fit for those seeking the lowest possible New Hampshire property taxes, or who assumed the Anheuser-Busch brewery remained an active local employer.
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Learn moreBest fit: school- and safety-focused families
Merrimack's clearest case is for families drawn to its above-average schools (Merrimack High School's 4-star rating) and a favorable, cited safety picture.
Good fit: BAE Systems-connected workers
Merrimack remains a real, practical choice for workers connected to BAE Systems' longstanding local facility, though confirm current role and facility assignment directly.
Weaker fit: lowest-tax seekers and former-brewery job seekers
Merrimack's property tax rate runs above even New Hampshire's own high state median, and its most historically prominent local employer, the Anheuser-Busch brewery, closed in early 2026.
Key takeaways
- Best fit: families prioritizing strong schools and a favorable, cited safety picture.
- Good fit: workers connected to BAE Systems' longstanding Merrimack facility.
- Weaker fit: movers seeking the lowest NH property taxes or relying on the now-closed brewery for employment.
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