5th

New Hampshire rounds out the top five states with the best school systems. Massachusetts took top honors. 

Based on 32 metrics related to quality and safety, including performance, overall funding, class size and instructor credentials 

Source: WalletHub

 


 

 

$2.5 Million

The amount the Community College System of NH reports saving students last school year using Open Educational Resources (free, openly licensed instructional materials such as digital textbooks, readings, videos and other learning content).

 Source: Community College System of NH

 


 

1st

The Granite State is ranked as the best state to retire in 2025, due to high marks for neighborhood safety (1st), health care (5th), low taxes (6th) and people
of similar age (7th).

Source: Bankrate’s 2025 Best and Worst States to Retire Study

 


 

30,000

HERE WE GROW
The growth in NH’s population between 2020 and 2024. The Lakes Region and White Mountains saw population increases, likely fueled by retirees and remote workers, while others, including Berlin, Keene, and Durham, lost residents.

Source: NH Fiscal Policy Institute

 

 

TOP 20%

Two-thirds of the federal tax cuts for Granite Staters in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will go to the top 20% of households by income.

Source: NH Fiscal Policy Institute

 

 

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