It comes as no shock that New Hampshire not only made the top ten list of successful states, but topped it. Here are the reasons why our state is the best.

In a recent survey conducted by Zippia.com, New Hampshire shown through as the most successful state in the country.

What made New Hampshire stand out, you may ask. Our food, our scenery, our high ranking in safety? This survey was based on three primary factors: Poverty Level, Median Household Income, and Unemployment Rate.

And you thought all New Hampshire had going for it was breathtaking nature, friendly people, safe cities, good food, excellent schools… okay, New Hampshire has a lot going on for it. Especially when it comes to success.

Of all of the states, it has the lowest poverty rate, as well as the seventh highest median income. Toss in the eighth lowest unemployment rate, and you have yourself a recipe for success.

New Hampshire scored the lowest poverty rate, the seventh highest median income, and the eighth lowest unemployment rate in the nation.

Our neighbors over in Massachusetts barely made it into the top ten, mostly for its high median income.

Last but certainly not least, we have Massachusetts. The Bay State comes in among our top 10, mostly for its high median income of $67,846. Better still, though, is that it has the eighth lowest poverty rank in the nation. That’s wicked good.

Who else made the top ten list? Here is there roster for the best of the best in the nation:

  1. New Hampshire
  2. Maryland
  3. Minnesota
  4. North Dakota
  5. Hawaii
  6. Wyoming
  7. Alaska
  8. Virginia
  9. Utah
  10. Massachusetts

There are many factors of course not taken into consideration in this survey that also add to New Hampshire's number one standing. This includes our great schools and universities, attractions such as Canobie Lake Park, quaint theaters such as Barnz's in Barrington, homemade ice cream from Lone Oaks in Rochester, and so much more. We are also an incredibly friendly state, as demonstrated by our "Bienvenue" borders welcoming our French-Canadian neighbors.

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