Moving to NH . . . thinking Concord or Manch?

[squashman702]

I just got transferred to a new position in Bow, so I'm looking to move to the area. I'm originally from Mass, but I don't know much about the Manchester/Concord area. I'm 23, so I'm looking for a spot where there's going to be something to do at night. At the moment, I'm leaning more towards Manchester, but don't know where the best spot to look would be. I'd like to spend somewhere under $800/month for an apartment if I can. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[Th3Juggernaut]

I'm 23, so I'm looking for a spot where there's going to be something to do at night.

Depends, what do you want to do?

[squashman702]

Depends, what do you want to do?

Go out and booze occassionally . . . my nights since I've been down here have consisted of sitting at the Hampton Inn in Bow. Anything is better than that ha.

[Th3Juggernaut]

well some others would have a better idea, i moved up here 2 1/2 years ago and all i really do is work on the cars and sit around and watch seinfeld episodes, lol. if you want, while your there mind bumping up my hhonors points?

[squashman702]

well some others would have a better idea, i moved up here 2 1/2 years ago and all i really do is work on the cars and sit around and watch seinfeld episodes, lol. if you want, while your there mind bumping up my hhonors points?

Haha, I'm not one that needs to party constantly, my job absolutely comes first. Just want to try to figure out where the "fun" areas are.

No points, booked the hotel with priceline

[bayside blue]

manch is where everything is.. plus its in the middle of concord and nashua.. and a straight shot to the beach

[squashman702]

manch is where everything is.. plus its in the middle of concord and nashua.. and a straight shot to the beach

Any ideal areas? Areas to avoid?

[bayside blue]

Any ideal areas? Areas to avoid?

i dont live in manch so i cant really say.. but the majority of people on here are from there. im sure they will chime in

[g20sleeperjdm]

+1 for manch.. concord is a bit more expensive and manch has pretty much everything.. and like seth said, it's in between a lot of stuff any way you go, and is a straight shot to the beach

[dpawl31]

i'll have a two bedroom below me in just over a month (dec1st).

two fam house, I'm the other fam!

but we're looking for 1050. can you get a roomate?

great place btw. my parents own the house, we have off street parking, backyard, laundry...

and you're right around the age I'd prefer in here!

[Demetry]

Manchester isn't bad, although it is getting worse. 2 shot dead today alone. But being from MA I'm sure your used to stuff like that. While your still young it doesn't matter as much. If you want to go out, have fun, be where most stuff is happening then Manch would probably be the pick. Places to avoid in Manchester IMO is a large portion of the west side, Central Manch on the east side. North end is obviously nice as well as mammoth Rd area down to the mall. There are spots on the West side that are nice but are harder to find I think. Just take a drive around some day and see what you think for yourself. You'll be able to tell what is good and not good to your standards.

Concord is nice, a little more low key, more expensive but overall probably a little better quality of living/life depending on how you look at it. Plus it has everything there as well. Do you ski or snowboard? If so Concord is one step closer to the Mountains and is closer to Bow where you work. You can bypass tolls if you take the long way but if you want to drive to Bow from Manchester you gotta pay the toll each way. I work in Bow now and normally go to Concord if I need anything during the day, its a 5 min drive up 3A from my place of work.

Either town is decent as long as you pick the right spots. Goodluck!

[TQJUNKIE]

With Manchester definitly stay away from center city the west side has come a long way I live on the westside just closer to Bedford southend isnt bad either north end of course is money!!! East side is a little sketchy just depend how far up you go! But like others have said take a ride around check it out!!

[squashman702]

i'll have a two bedroom below me in just over a month (dec1st).

two fam house, I'm the other fam!

but we're looking for 1050. can you get a roomate?

great place btw. my parents own the house, we have off street parking, backyard, laundry...

and you're right around the age I'd prefer in here!

Sounds good, but the price is just a little too high. I could afford it, but I hate blowing a ton of cash on rent.

Anyone need a room? Haha

Manchester isn't bad, although it is getting worse. 2 shot dead today alone. But being from MA I'm sure your used to stuff like that. While your still young it doesn't matter as much. If you want to go out, have fun, be where most stuff is happening then Manch would probably be the pick. Places to avoid in Manchester IMO is a large portion of the west side, Central Manch on the east side. North end is obviously nice as well as mammoth Rd area down to the mall. There are spots on the West side that are nice but are harder to find I think. Just take a drive around some day and see what you think for yourself. You'll be able to tell what is good and not good to your standards.

Concord is nice, a little more low key, more expensive but overall probably a little better quality of living/life depending on how you look at it. Plus it has everything there as well. Do you ski or snowboard? If so Concord is one step closer to the Mountains and is closer to Bow where you work. You can bypass tolls if you take the long way but if you want to drive to Bow from Manchester you gotta pay the toll each way. I work in Bow now and normally go to Concord if I need anything during the day, its a 5 min drive up 3A from my place of work.

Either town is decent as long as you pick the right spots. Goodluck!

Where I grew up in MA wasn't rough, but I went to school in Syracuse, so I got used to the scummy city life.

I'm a huge skiier, so that was a plus for moving to Concord. I lived in Burlington, VT, before this, so I'm looking to live near some area sort of like Church Street if possible.

[Ben Munchwagon]

concord i know a landlord guy, i knows hes got a appartment right now for like 700 or 800 bucks, and it just got redone, new everything

[squashman702]

concord i know a landlord guy, i knows hes got a appartment right now for like 700 or 800 bucks, and it just got redone, new everything

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