Living in Meredith

Meredith occupies a prominent stretch of Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline in Belknap County, making it one of the most recognizable towns in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The town's harbor and public docks have long served boaters, and its compact downtown sits just steps from the water. Meredith's Main Street mixes boutique shopping, art galleries, and lake-view restaurants with year-round community events, while the Meredith Bay waterfront and boardwalk anchor much of the town's tourism economy. Nearby, the Belknap Range and area trail networks provide hiking and mountain biking beyond the lake itself. The town's population is a blend of year-round residents, retirees, and a large seasonal community of second-home owners drawn by the lake. Waterfront property commands a significant premium over inland Lakes Region towns, and the local economy leans heavily on tourism, hospitality, and recreation-related businesses.