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Choose Strafford County

Why do businesses and workers choose Strafford County?

As one of the fastest growing and youngest (by median age) counties in New Hampshire, Strafford County is an incredible place to live and do business. Why?
  • Stable local tax rates, no personal state income taxes, no sales taxes
  • ​Availability of quality housing in both rural and urban neighborhoods
  • ​Strong public educational systems throughout the county
  • Tax law that supports local business - Strafford is home to over 10,000 businesses!
  • Educated and youthful workforce; median age of 36.9 years​​
  • ​Community centered region 
  • Proximity to major markets - Boston, Portland, Quebec, & Montreal​​
  • ​Accessible public and private transportation including Amtrak and C&J Bus lines​
  • Incentives for businesses: New market tax credits, Revitalization Zone tax credits, research and development tax credits
  • 5 Opportunity Zones
  • Affordable acquisition and occupancy costs of commercial spaces for all industries & professions
  • Quality of life superior to that of many US states, driving consumerism & a healthy workforce
  • ​Proximity to affordable training resources
  • ​Many and diverse education offerings at the University of New Hampshire, Great Bay Community College, UNH School of Law, Franklin Pierce University, and Southern New Hampshire University, driving an educated workforce
  • ​Various recreational and cultural opportunities from visits to the Rochester Opera House to a walk at Stonehouse Pond in Barrington
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New Hampshire Ranks #4 for Quality of Life
Why NH has No Income Tax
NH Corporate Tax Rates FAQs
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StayWorkPlay NH Quality of Life
Strong Industry and Workforce
Green Energy Initiatives
Labor Cost and Quality

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Strafford Economic Development Corporation
Cocheco Falls Millworks
​100 Main St., Suite 101
​Dover, NH 03820
info@sedcnh.org  |  (603) 749-2211
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