Rye is among the most sought-after communities on the New Hampshire seacoast, offering a stretch of oceanfront that includes some of the finest residential properties in the state. The town is known for its low-density character, extensive conservation land, and a quiet year-round community that stands in contrast to the busier beach towns to the south. Properties here range from modest cape-style homes set back from the water to significant oceanfront estates, all within a community that has carefully protected its natural character.