NEW HAMPSHIRE Untouched Beauty

With 81% of its land covered in forest, it will be easy to get lost amongst the natural beauty of New Hampshire. Explore the White Mountain National Forest, hike along the Lost River, and summit Mount Washington, the highest peak in the eastern United States. For the more artistically inclined, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester has an extensive collection, spanning from Renaissance masters to contemporary photography.

Although New Hampshire doesn’t levy a tax on earned income, the state does tax interest and dividend income at a 5% rate. Unfortunately, property taxes are high (2.18%), and the median sales price of single-family homes has risen more than 15% in the last year. Prices in the mid $300k range are not unusual. But for those who prize natural beauty and the small-town feel of the Northeast, the value of New Hampshire is priceless.

Eastman’s motto should be ‘We’re all in this together.’ There are thousands of volunteers who help the community, from making sure our lake is free of invasive species and chipping in with recreational amenities like the golf course and cross-country trails to planting and watering hundreds of flowers. Because of all the hard work we do alongside our neighbors, we share an enormous amount of pride in Eastman.”

Terri M Grantham, NH