Portsmouth is New Hampshire’s crown jewel – a compact, walkable city with one of the best restaurant and bar scenes in all of New England, a beautifully preserved historic district, and a working waterfront along the Piscataqua River. The city has attracted significant investment and a creative, professional population that has driven home values steadily upward. Amtrak Downeaster service connects residents to Boston and Portland, and the Pease Tradeport provides a major employment center. The real estate market here is among the most competitive in the state.