New Hampshire Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Plainfield, New Hampshire

Population: 2,056

Located in Sullivan County

Nestled snugly just south of the Connecticut River's Upper Valley, at the Vermont/New Hampshire crossroads of interstate highways 89 and 91, Plainfield is a scenic two hours from Boston, Portland, Hartford or Montreal and slightly more than three hours from Cape Cod or the Adirondack region of New York State.

Plainfield is a healthy and thriving community that enjoys the quiet everyday living of rural life, and this area is probably best known for its incredible display of foliage. In late September/early October, the countryside explodes into a cornucopia of fruit-loop colors, breathtaking even for the residents lucky enough to witness this miracle every year.

There are plenty of attractions to keep tourists in the Plainfield area as well. Thirty minutes east in Grafton, New Hampshire, the ancient Ruggles Mine is open for exploration by adventurous spelunkers of all ages. Or visit the quaint yet fascinating Shaker Community, in Enfield. The Shaker Museum captures the very essence of the Shaker lifestyle and heritage with authentically crafted furniture and a vast collection of artifacts.

Peek into Quechee Gorge, the "Grand Canyon of the East," only 15 minutes west in Vermont. The Gorge was carved out by the Ottauquechee River, a spectacular reminder of nature's power. Forty minutes south in Warner,

Plainfield offers a wide range of housing to appeal to all tastes, family sizes, and budgets. Individually constructed homes are plentiful and varied, from historic New England or 18th century farmhouses to contemporary ranches or pre-constructed modular homes.

There are also many other housing choices available: housing developments with covenants, apartment complexes, condominiums (both stacked and townhouse style), and retirement communities.

Most homes sell for an average of $125,000 to $175,000. This will buy an average, three-bedroom, one bath home with around 1,500 square feet. Historic homes and homes nearer the river will run higher than that, but Plainfield is definitely an affordable place to live. There are also several retirement communities or senior housing facilities are scattered throughout the area; some offer a specific lifestyle for retired persons who choose to live with their contemporaries, others provide assisted living of various degrees for elderly persons with medical needs.

Plainfield may be plain in name, but certainly not in nature! With all the best features of New Hampshire, peace and quiet, four distinct seasons, great location and so much more, Plainfield has all the best to offer you!