Belknap County, New Hampshire Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for New Hampshire. Population: 20,553.
The median annual property tax in Belknap County is $4,897, which is 14% lower than the New Hampshire state average and 155% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.44% on a median home value of $340,000. Property taxes represent 5.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,897
-14% vs State
+155% vs US
Median Home Value
$340,000
+8% vs State
+61% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.44%
-22% vs State
+52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$5,001
$417/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,699
$392/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,897 +4.0% | 1.44% |
| 2022 | $4,707 +7.7% | 1.59% |
| 2021 | $4,369 +4.2% | 1.72% |
| 2020 | $4,193 -0.4% | 1.81% |
| 2019 | $4,209 | 1.86% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$87,983
per year
Monthly Tax
$408
per month
Other Counties in New Hampshire
Strafford County
Tax: $6,582/yr Rate: 1.98%
Merrimack County
Tax: $6,617/yr Rate: 2.00%
Sullivan County
Tax: $5,616/yr Rate: 2.38%
Carroll County
Tax: $3,685/yr Rate: 1.06%
Rockingham County
Tax: $7,512/yr Rate: 1.63%
Hillsborough County
Tax: $6,791/yr Rate: 1.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Belknap County, New Hampshire? ▼
The median annual property tax in Belknap County is $4,897 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.44% on a median home value of $340,000.
How does Belknap County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Belknap County are 155% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Belknap County? ▼
In Belknap County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,001 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,699. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Belknap County? ▼
Property taxes in Belknap County represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $87,983. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.