Plaistow

Plaistow is a border town in every sense — sitting right on the Massachusetts state line, it has long served as southern New Hampshire's retail gateway. Route 125 cuts through the center of town and is lined with shopping plazas, chain stores, and restaurants that draw heavy traffic from both NH and MA shoppers taking advantage of New Hampshire's lack of sales tax. Stateline Plaza, anchored by Shaw's and flanked by TJ Maxx, Petco, and Panera, captures the commercial energy that defines the Route 125 corridor. Away from the highway, Plaistow's residential neighborhoods are surprisingly quiet, with established subdivisions and modest single-family homes. The town is part of the Timberlane Regional School District, sharing resources with Atkinson, Sandown, and Danville. For commuters, I-495 in Massachusetts is just minutes south, opening up the entire Merrimack Valley job market. Plaistow delivers practical, affordable living with the built-in bonus of tax-free shopping at your doorstep.