Moving Companies in Manchester, NH

Why should you move to Manchester?

The largest city in Northern New England, the Queen City, is filled with opportunities. Manchester, New Hampshire is home to over 200 manufacturing firms and takes pride in its vibrant economy. More than 16,500 people are employed in the education and healthcare fields and Elliot Hospital is Manchester's largest employer.

Manchester's attractive neighborhoods and overall natural beauty makes it a great place to relocate to. Whether you like picnicking and boating on Lake Massabesic, snow skiing or snowboarding at McIntyre Ski Area or tax-free shopping at The New Hampshire mall, one of the largest malls in the state, Manchester has something to offer everyone. Manchester is only 50 miles from Boston, so you'll have access to one of the most high tech economies in the country!

Here are a few more reasons why moving to Manchester is a great idea:

• In 2009, Manchester was given some great titles, like 13^th best cities to live and launch a business in the U.S., the second most tax friendly city in the U.S. after Anchorage, AK, and first as America’s Cheapest Places to Live.
• Manchester is nicknamed “Queen City” as well as “Manch Vegas.”
• Manchester has a population of 109,565 people, the most of any New England city north of Boston. It has big city amenities without the hustle and bustle of big city life.

The weather in Manchester is fine. Winters are cold, snowy, and long, while summers are humid and warm. Spring and autumn are brief, so enjoy every minute of them. Average highs in the summer stay in the 80s, while average lows in the winter stay at or below freezing. You’ll receive about 45 inches of snow per year.

There are 25 neighborhoods in Manchester. The major ones include Amoskeag, Rimmon Heights, Notre Dame, Granite Square on the West Side, North End, Corey Square, Bakersville, and Youngsville. The city has plans for extending the neighborhood initiatives program to the Hollow neighborhood in 2012.

For public education, the Manchester school district has four high schools, four middle schools, and 14 elementary schools for your child to enroll in. There are four private high schools in the area as well. For higher education, you can find colleges like Granite State College, Hesser College, Manchester Community College, and the University of New Hampshire at Manchester.

There are a lot of things to do in Manchester! Visit the Palace Theatre, the Currier Museum of Art, and the New Hampshire Institute of Art; all cultural landmarks!

For sports, Manchester has a rugby club, baseball team, ice hockey team, area football team, soccer team, and even a women’s tackle football team. Don’t forget to cheer on the women’s roller derby teams as well.

On your way to Manchester

You’ll soon be making your way to Manchester. Move your belongings with the best, go U-Pack^® Moving.

With U-Pack, you do the loading and unloading of your moving trailer or ReloCube^®, and U-Pack does all the driving! It’s a win-win!

U-Pack rates compare to truck rental, but you can stress less because you don’t have to drive!

Get a free moving quote from U-Pack to compare to other traditional Manchester moving companies. Learn more about the U-Pack locations here.