Top Ten Reasons

As if the charm and character of Pelham aren't enough to lure you in, there are many more reasons to choose Pelham as the next home for your business.

1. Central Location

2. Affordability

  • Pelham's affordable prices mean a lower cost of doing business, and NH's lack of sales tax draws additional consumers over the Massachusetts border.

3. “Pro-Business” Attitude

  • Doing business in Pelham is easy. The PEDC is committed to making your transition to Pelham as smooth as possible.

4. Our People

  • Our growing population of educated and affluent citizens provides a skilled workforce and superior consumer base all in one.

5. Accessibility and Infrastructure

  • Pelham's access to major transportation hubs and minimal road restrictions for larger trucks make for easy transport of goods and materials in and out of town. Our fully developed communications infrastructures provide your business with the services necessary for today's tech-heavy business climate.

6. Development Opportunities

  • Pelham, NH, still has many acres of quality land available for commercial and residential development.

7. Innovation

  • In addition to the many pioneering companies in Pelham, our location on the NH/MA border is close to major centers of innovation, including education, healthcare, technology, and biotech.

8. Quality of Life

  • Our quiet suburban neighborhoods offer a variety of selections in housing stock and are home to a vibrant, active community with a low crime rate. All this, combined with our lower cost of living, makes Pelham an excellent place to live and a great way to reach very desirable consumer and workforce demographics.

9. Growth

  • Pelham has experienced steady and measured growth since 1950. Choosing Pelham, NH, will help you take advantage of this growing audience of consumers and expanding workforce.
    Source: LQ, State Rankings 2005-2009

10. ‘Live Free or Die’ Benefits

  • NH has been chosen as the “Most Livable State in the U.S.” for the last five consecutive years. Located on the NH / MA border, Pelham is an easy and frequent stop for MA residents and business owners, yet it offers all the benefits of an NH community. By choosing Pelham, NH, for your business, you can be open to the large markets in MA, while enjoying the benefits of the ‘live free or die’ state.
    Source: CQ Press, State Rankings 2005 to 2009.