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Plymouth, NH is a small town in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, tucked where the Pemigewasset River meets the foothills of the White Mountains, and Plymouth State University is its beating heart. The university dominates the town, so student life and town life blur together along the compact, walkable downtown on and around Main Street. This is a true college town: most students live within a few blocks of campus, on the residential streets just north and west or in apartments near the river along Bridge Street. The real draw is the outdoors: the Pemigewasset River for paddling, nearby lakes, and White Mountain trailheads a short drive away for hiking and skiing.
The residential streets just north of campus, including the Highland Street area, are the closest and most popular, letting students walk to class in minutes.
Along and near Main Street puts you in the middle of cafes, shops, and the common, ideal for students who want everything walkable.
Near the Pemigewasset River, this area draws students who want apartments with quick river-trail access and a short stroll to campus.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Plymouth.
Plymouth State runs campus shuttle service, and the regional transit network offers limited fixed-route and connector service, though it's far lighter than a city system. Most students live within walking distance of campus, so transit isn't a daily necessity downtown. The shuttle helps for getting around the immediate area. Check schedules, since rural service is sparse.
The compact grid centered on Main Street means you can walk to campus, the common, and most everyday errands in minutes. Biking is easy and popular in the flat downtown core. Trails along the Pemigewasset River give walkers and cyclists a scenic route. Most students live close enough to handle the school day entirely on foot.
A car becomes genuinely useful for the lakes, the White Mountain trailheads, ski areas, or larger grocery runs in nearby towns. Within downtown you can often skip driving thanks to the walkable core. Parking is generally manageable in this small town. Confirm permit and parking rules with your landlord or the university before move-in.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Off-campus rentals near Plymouth State commonly run about $400-$700 a month per person for a room in a shared house or apartment, with whole-unit apartments averaging around $1,100-$1,200. Renting in a surrounding town can run lower while keeping a short commute.
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