Grafton County · Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee

Haverhill

Home to America's Oldest Covered Bridge — 1829

Part of the Hanover area

About Haverhill

Haverhill spans a large area in Grafton County, encompassing several villages including Woodsville, which serves as a commercial hub for the surrounding region. The town sits along the Connecticut River, with Route 10 and Route 25 providing connections to Vermont and other parts of New Hampshire. Woodsville High School serves students from multiple area towns through the cooperative school district arrangement. The community maintains a mix of residential neighborhoods, working farms, and small businesses. Many residents commute to jobs in the Upper Valley or work locally in education, municipal services, or small enterprises. The town's location provides access to both rural amenities and regional employment centers, though economic opportunities within Haverhill itself are somewhat limited.

Why Haverhill?

Woodsville High School serves multiple towns through cooperative district
Location along Connecticut River with Vermont border access
Multiple villages within town boundaries offer different settings
Route 10 and Route 25 provide regional transportation connections
Mix of rural and village living options in one municipality

Quick Facts

Population

4,578

County

Grafton

Region

Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee

School District

SAU 23

Weather in Haverhill

43°F

Clear

Today

53 / 28

Sat

57 / 32

Sun

60 / 36

Map

Living in Haverhill

What you need to know about making Haverhill your home.

Major Employers

Town of HaverhillHaverhill Cooperative School DistrictWoodsville High School

Schools & Education

Haverhill is part of the Haverhill Cooperative School District (SAU 23).

Cost of Living

Housing costs are generally moderate for the Upper Valley region, though property taxes reflect New Hampshire's reliance on local property tax revenue (est.). The town offers more affordable options than some nearby communities closer to Dartmouth College.

Real Estate

$285,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 45 min

Boston

1 hr 15 min

Concord

25 min

Lebanon

30 min

Littleton

School District

Regional district

Haverhill Cooperative School District(SAU 23)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Haverhill serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Bath Benton Piermont Warren

Haverhill local school (Haverhill Cooperative School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school via Haverhill Cooperative School District

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Haverhill

Beyond the well-known attractions, Haverhill has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall

year-round

More than just a venue, this former courthouse and academy houses a spectacular restored stage curtain rescued from the old Woodsville Opera House, depicting Old North Bridge in Concord with Emerson's famous Revolutionary War quote. The curtain alone makes it worth a visit - few visitors realize this piece of theater history exists. The building itself tells stories of Haverhill's past, from courthouse to school to cultural center.

Bedell Bridge State Historic Site

year-round

While the famous covered bridge is gone, this riverside spot along the Connecticut River offers something locals know but visitors miss: excellent birding trails created in memory of Harold Sonnichsen that lead to productive wetlands. The 74-acre park provides river access and peaceful walking away from the more touristy state parks, with remnants of the old bridge abutments still visible.

Horse Meadow Cemetery

year-round

This historic cemetery holds stories that predate most tourist attractions in the area. Dating back centuries, it sits quietly along Horse Meadow Road and contains graves of early settlers and Revolutionary War veterans. The weathered stones tell tales of Haverhill's founding families, and the rural setting offers views across the Connecticut River valley that haven't changed much since the 1700s.