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| Meredith, NH |
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Community Contact
Town of Meredith
Carol Granfield, Town Manager
41 Main Street
Meredith, NH
03253
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| Telephone |
(603) 279-4538 |
| Fax |
(603) 677-1061 |
| E-mail |
cgranfield@meredithnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.meredithnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Laconia NH Micro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Belknap County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 2 |
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State Representative |
Belknap County District 3 |
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Incorporated: 1768
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Origin: Meredith was first known as Palmer's Town, in honor of Samuel Palmer, a teacher of surveying and navigation, who had laid out much of the land surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee. One of the first towns to have a charter granted by the Masonian Proprietors, many new settlers were from Salem, Massachusetts, and the town was renamed New Salem. In 1768, the land was regranted and named after Sir William Meredith, who opposed taxation on the colonies.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
881 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population growth in Meredith was below the statewide average rate over three of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a four percent increase between 1980-1990 to a 60 percent increase between 1970-1980. Meredith's population increased by a total of 3,721 residents, going from 2,222 in 1950 to 5,943 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Meredith was 6,493 residents, which ranked 48th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
161.1 persons per square mile of land area. Meredith contains 40.3 square miles of land area and 14.2 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Bear Island, East Bear Island, Leavitt Park, Lovejoy Sands, Meredith Center
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Manager |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$10,675,993 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/02 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planner/Engineer/CEO |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
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| Public Library |
Meredith Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time Chief |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Commercial |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
| Distance: 10 miles |
Staffed Beds: 106 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Meredith Water Dept. |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
|
unknown |
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Residential
|
unknown |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.95 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
74.5 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$11.87 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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90.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.3% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.6% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
4,438 |
| |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
3,630 |
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Building Permits Issued
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70 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
527 |
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Building Permits Issued
|
0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
281 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
6,493 |
60,858 |
| 2000 |
5,975 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
4,846 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
4,646 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
2,904 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
|
Male
|
2,938
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Female
|
3,005 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
|
290 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,158 |
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Age 20 to 34
|
787 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,971 |
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Age 55 to 64
|
738 |
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Age 65 and over
|
999 |
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Median Age
|
42.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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30.3% |
| Per capita income |
$24,867 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$54,764 |
| Median household income |
$42,758 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
|
$35,766 |
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Female
|
$26,772 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.2% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,786 |
3,320 |
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Employed
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2,673 |
3,210 |
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Unemployed
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113 |
110 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.1% |
3.3% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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703 |
717 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$474 |
$794 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,716 |
1,994 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$356 |
$517 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,419 |
2,712 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$390 |
$590 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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282 |
355 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$490 |
$650 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,701 |
3,067 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$401 |
$597 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Inter-Lakes Cooperative (Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich) |
District: SAU
2 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
J. Oliva Huot Technical Center, Laconia; Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton |
Region: 08 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
1
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1
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
P K R 1-4
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5-8
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9-12
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K-8
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Total Enrollment |
400
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417
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427
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 173 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University | |
| Vutek |
Color ink machinery |
300 |
1988 |
| Meredith Village Savings Bank |
Banking |
166 |
1869 |
| Golden View |
Nursing home |
125 |
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| Hampshire Hospitality Holdings |
Hospitality |
100 |
1983 |
| Meredith Harley Davidson |
Motorcycle retail, repair, service |
67 |
1983 |
| Remcom/North Corporation |
Machine electrical connectors |
65 |
1983 |
| Annalee Mobilite Dolls, Inc. |
Soft sculpture dolls |
50 |
1962 |
| Ippolito's Furniture |
Furniture sales |
36 |
1978 |
| Comstock Industries, Inc. |
Metals, plastics manufacturing |
24 |
1979 |
| Salmon Press |
Job printing, newspapers |
17 |
1880 |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
25, 104 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
7 miles |
| Railroad |
State owned line |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport |
Laconia |
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Runway |
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5,286 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Manchester
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Distance |
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57 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
58 miles |
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Portland, ME |
113 miles |
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Boston, MA |
108 miles |
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New York City, NY |
305 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
228 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
11.1% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
3.8% |
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Other Means |
0.6% |
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Worked at home |
6.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
40% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
56% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
4% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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X
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Bowling Facilities |
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X
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Museums |
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X
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Cinemas |
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X
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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X
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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X
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other:
Annalee Doll Museum; Scenic RR | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/26/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Meredith NH. See all Meredith NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$3,500,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaueke |
Beds: 6 |
250 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$3,500,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 6 |
328 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$2,500,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 10 |
1200 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$2,199,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 5 |
165 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$1,795,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Pickerel Pond |
Beds: 4 |
0 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$1,250,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
150 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$1,250,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$1,104,100 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 8 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$1,100,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$1,100,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Waukewan |
Beds: 3 |
111 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$999,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
158 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$999,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
93 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$999,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$699,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
1900 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$625,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
460 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$539,000 |
Waterfront on Randlett Pond |
Beds: 3 |
334 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$465,000 |
Waterfront on Randlett Pond |
Beds: 4 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$459,000 |
Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
0 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$449,900 |
Waterfront on Waukewan |
Beds: 4 |
200 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$449,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
16 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$439,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$405,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
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| Meredith NH |
Condo |
$395,000 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 2 |
166 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$379,900 |
Waterfront on Winnisquam |
Beds: 3 |
257 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$369,900 |
Waterfront on Winnisquam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$359,900 |
Waterfront on Winnipesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
0 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$345,000 |
Waterfront on Winnepesaukee |
Beds: 2 |
100 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$339,000 |
Waterfront on Winnepesaukee |
Beds: 4 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$330,000 |
Waterfront on Winnepesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
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| Meredith NH |
Home |
$325,000 |
Waterfront on Winnepesaukee |
Beds: 3 |
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