Living in Hooksett

Hooksett sits along the Merrimack River in Merrimack County, directly between Manchester and Concord on the I-93 corridor. The town's location has made it a commercial crossroads, with retail centers and service stations lining Route 3 and the interstate exits. Hooksett is home to a mix of big-box retail, restaurants, and the state's Hooksett rest areas, among the busiest highway service plazas in New Hampshire. The Merrimack River and Head's Pond provide fishing and paddling access away from the commercial strip. The town's population is largely commuter-oriented, with residents working in Manchester, Concord, or further south in the Boston area. Housing remains more affordable than nearby Bedford or Londonderry, drawing families and first-time buyers seeking highway convenience.