The state’s natural beauty stands out more for its valleys, rivers, lakes and mountains than its mere 13 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline. Its highest peak, Mount Washington, stands at 6,288 feet in the White Mountains, and Lake Winnipesaukee is its best-known inland resort.

Among the 13 original colonies, New Hampshire was the ninth to ratify the U.S. Constitution at statehood in 1788

Cost of Living

#1 Best State for Economic Opportunity

(U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

#2nd Highest Employment Rate in New England

(World Population Review, 2021)

#2nd Best State Economy in New England

(WalletHub, 2021)

#4 Best State to Find a Job

(WalletHub, 2021)

#8 Wealthiest State in America

(U.S. News & World Report, 2021)

Advanced Manufacturing

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Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

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New Hampshire Department of Resources & Economic Development

Tina Kasim

T: (603) 271-8444

F: (603) 271-6784

PO Box 1856

Concord, NH 03301