Rochester NH Community Profile & Resources

Rochester NH City Hall & Opera House

Rochester, NH is located in southeastern New Hampshire and is known as the Lilac City. It is the largest city in the seacoast region and fourth largest city in New Hampshire. An ideal setting for new businesses and residents alike, the city is conveniently located, serving as a gateway to New Hampshire’s famous Lakes Region, the White Mountains with its ski resorts and the Seacoast with its superb beaches. Whether covered with its famous lilacs in the spring, wildflowers blooming in the summer, spectacular autumn foliage or fresh-fallen snow, the Rochester area is a scenic delight.

Rochester was once inhabited by Abenaki Indians of the Pennacook tribe. They fished, hunted and farmed, moving locations when their agriculture exhausted the soil for growing pumpkins, squash, beans and maize. Gonic was called Squanamagonic, meaning “the water of the clay place hill.”

The town was one of four granted by Colonial Governor Samuel Shute of Massachusetts during his brief term. Incorporated in 1722, it was named for his close friend, Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester and brother-in-law to King James II. As was customary, tall white pine trees were reserved for use as masts by the Royal Navy. But hostility with the Indians delayed settlement until 1728, although attacks would continue until 1748. Early dwellings clustered together for protection, beginning near Haven Hill. Due to warfare or disease, after 1749 the Indians were gone. The community at that time included Farmington, which would be incorporated in 1798, and Milton, in 1802.

Rochester Fairgrounds

Rochester enjoys many of the conveniences of a prospering city combined with the delights of small-town New England traditions. The arts are alive in the city with its historic Opera House, where cultural and civic activities are offered to residents and organizations in the area. The city celebrates an annual Lilac Family Fun Festival in the spring, multiple activities for families, a festival in the downtown area, a Fourth of July celebration, the 125-year-old Rochester Fair in the fall, and a Christmas parade.

The city’s commitment to economic development continues to spur major growth of manufacturing and high-tech companies. The city exemplifies its commitment to its existing businesses through retention and expansion efforts. These efforts have resulted in the preservation of several long-term companies that have made their home in the city for generations. The diversity of the city’s commercial and industrial base is enormously beneficial in attracting new residents to the area.

Residents of the city and surrounding communities enjoy an attractive downtown area with several malls and plazas. Antiques, footwear, appliances, gift shops, pharmacies, restaurants and several service are among the major businesses at the several plazas and malls located throughout the city.

Cultural and recreational activities include access to plays at the Opera House, theater, golf course, bowling, ball fields, hiking, walking paths, rivers, ponds and lakes. Traditional values and hard-working people filled with community spirit have created lasting pride. Boasting a convenient location, a thriving local business climate, and excellent opportunities for recreation, sightseeing and leisure, Rochester is truly the place to be.

Real Estate Industry News

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Rochester, NH Real Estate Market Statistics

The following information was extracted from the state-wide MLS system and its accuracy is not guranteed.

Rochester Single Family Home Sales Trends:

Average Selling Price of Single Family Homes in Rochester

2006		$225182
2007		$217165
2008		$190536
2009		$161123
2010		$164602

Rochester Condominum Sales Trends:

Average Selling Price of Condominiums in Rochester

2006		$137971
2007		$156663
2008		$147078
2009		$121417
2010		$105995

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