Living in Newmarket

Newmarket is a small mill town on the Lamprey River in Rockingham County, a few miles from Durham and the University of New Hampshire. Its brick mill buildings, once home to textile production, now house apartments, offices, and small businesses. The compact, walkable downtown has become a modest arts and dining destination, with a small theater, breweries, and restaurants filling the historic mill district. The Lamprey River runs directly through town, offering waterfront parks and paddling access. Newmarket's proximity to UNH and the Seacoast job market draws a mix of students, young professionals, and families. Housing remains more affordable than Durham or Exeter, though the historic mill-town character means limited large-lot or new-construction options.