Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $6,901/yr
- Without mortgage
- $6,215/yr
- Gap
- $686
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
New Hampshire Property Taxes
The average New Hampshire homeowner pays $6,667 a year at an effective rate of 1.66%. That bill is 235% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 10 counties below.
- $6,667
- Avg median tax
- 1.66%
- Effective rate
- #4 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 10
- Counties
New Hampshire is one of the most heavily property-taxed places in the country: a median bill of $6,667 a year at an effective rate of 1.66%, the 4th-highest of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median New Hampshire homeowner pays $6,667 a year on a home worth $402,500, an effective rate of 1.66%. The bill runs 235% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $3,579 (Coos County) to $7,839 (Rockingham County) across 10 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in New Hampshire run from $3,579 in Coos County to $7,839 (Rockingham County). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $3,579–$7,839 (Rockingham County)
- County median-bill range
- 1.68%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 94%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
Government haul · mid share
New Hampshire's government property-tax haul sits in the middle of the U.S. pack
In Census FY2024, New Hampshire's state and local governments collected $5.7B in property tax - 0.8% of the U.S. total (#28 of 51).
Spread across 404,453 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $14,159 per home - 2.1× the ACS median homeowner bill of $6,667. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in New Hampshire
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for New Hampshire from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 2.7%
- With mortgage
- 1.0%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 153,076
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 0.99% in Carroll County to 2.16% in Cheshire County - a 1.17 percentage-point gap across 10 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
The average median property tax in New Hampshire is $6,667/year, which is 235% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $402,500. Taxes range from $3,579 in Coos County to $7,839 (Rockingham County).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in New Hampshire
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
The typical bill sits well above the national median
The statewide median property-tax bill is $6,667 a year, 235% above the $1,993 national median. The Census ACS estimate describes the median homeowner household rather than an individual parcel.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau. Individual bills can differ with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$6,667
+235% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$402,500
+77% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
+80% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near New Hampshire
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so New Hampshire's 1.66% rate is read against real neighbors such as Vermont and New York.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs New Hampshire | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Also open Vermont for county spread | 1.59% | Vermont runs 0.07 pts below New Hampshire | $5,039 |
| New York Also open New York for county spread | 1.55% | New York runs 0.11 pts below New Hampshire | $6,582 |
| Connecticut Also open Connecticut for county spread | 1.81% | Connecticut runs 0.15 pts above New Hampshire | $6,643 |
| Nebraska Also open Nebraska for county spread | 1.49% | Nebraska runs 0.17 pts below New Hampshire | $3,549 |
| Texas Also open Texas for county spread | 1.49% | Texas runs 0.17 pts below New Hampshire | $4,232 |
| Wisconsin Also open Wisconsin for county spread | 1.42% | Wisconsin runs 0.24 pts below New Hampshire | $3,792 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for New Hampshire, excluding New Hampshire itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. New Hampshire: 1.66%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. New Hampshire: $6,667/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where New Hampshire sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where New Hampshire sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.66% more affordable than 6% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
New Hampshire has a higher effective property tax rate than 94% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #4 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: Vermont (1.59%, 0.07 pts lower than New Hampshire); New York (1.55%, 0.11 pts lower than New Hampshire); Connecticut (1.81%, 0.15 pts higher than New Hampshire).
What New Hampshire's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight New Hampshire counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 94% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
New Hampshire's median county rate is 1.66%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical New Hampshire homeowner faces is 1.68%, close to the plain median, so New Hampshire's larger counties are not unusual for the state.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
2.2
Expensive
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.66% compared to the national average of 0.92%. New Hampshire has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from New Hampshire's 1.66% vs the national 0.92% - read beside Vermont and New York before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in New Hampshire by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward across 10 measured counties. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham County | $7,839 | 1.58% | $497,500 |
| 2 | Hillsborough County | $6,999 | 1.66% | $421,100 |
| 3 | Merrimack County | $6,783 | 1.85% | $367,600 |
| 4 | Strafford County | $6,708 | 1.85% | $362,800 |
| 5 | Cheshire County | $6,048 | 2.16% | $280,100 |
| 6 | Grafton County | $5,925 | 1.72% | $344,500 |
| 7 | Sullivan County | $5,756 | 2.14% | $268,700 |
| 8 | Belknap County | $4,924 | 1.31% | $374,900 |
| 9 | Carroll County | $3,848 | 0.99% | $388,900 |
| 10 | Coos County | $3,579 | 1.89% | $188,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does New Hampshire compare to the national average? ▼
New Hampshire property taxes are 235% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $6,667 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
What is the average property tax in New Hampshire? ▼
The average median property tax paid in New Hampshire is $6,667 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.66%.
What is the median home value in New Hampshire? ▼
The median home value across New Hampshire is $402,500, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
Which county in New Hampshire has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Coos County has the lowest median property tax in New Hampshire at $3,579 per year with an effective rate of 1.89%. The highest is Rockingham County at $7,839.
Where does New Hampshire sit in U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, New Hampshire's state and local governments collected $5.7B in property tax - 0.8% of the U.S. total (#28 of 51). Spread across 404,453 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $14,159 per home - 2.1× the ACS median homeowner bill of $6,667. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in New Hampshire? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $6,901/yr versus $6,215 for owners without a mortgage, a $686 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
What share of New Hampshire owners report paying no property tax? ▼
2.7% of owner-occupied homes in New Hampshire report zero property tax on the ACS survey (1.0% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.
Can I appeal my property taxes in New Hampshire? ▼
Yes. Every New Hampshire homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with New Hampshire's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- New Hampshire's ACS 2024 median bill is $6,667/yr at 1.66% (235% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside New Hampshire, Coos County posts the lowest median bill at $3,579/yr; Rockingham County is highest at $7,839/yr. Open Coos County
- Estimate a parcel bill at New Hampshire's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 10 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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