Hampstead, New Hampshire H ampstead was incorporated in 1749 and named after the town in England. It is a peaceful bedroom community with rural, hilly landscapes and beautiful ponds and streams. Hampstead prides itself on the fact that each resident has a voice in managing the town.
Community spirit is high and volunteers help keep the town service oriented.
Top-rated schools and extensive sports and recreational opportunities for youngsters continue to attract young couples to this bedroom community of 7,700. The Middle School serves 574 students in grades five through eight and has an addition to provide computer labs, a music room and a large library area. Central School accommodates grades transitional through fourth with an enrollment of 563. Older residents choose to remain in the town they love for its historic charm and family values. Three adult communities offer desirable living opportunities for the retired.