New Hampshire property tax
Northeast region · 10 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
New Hampshire has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +66.9% versus the US average of 1.08%, far above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $6,480 on a median home worth around $365,785. New Hampshire ranks #4 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Sullivan County is highest at 2.38% and Carroll County is lowest at 1.06%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New Hampshire property tax at a glance
| Figure | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.80% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.93% |
| Typical median bill | $6,480 |
| Typical median home value | $365,785 |
| Versus US average rate | +66.9% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #4 |
| Counties | 10 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
New Hampshire counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in New Hampshire, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullivan County | $5,616 | $236,300 | 2.38% |
| 2 | Cheshire County | $5,968 | $257,200 | 2.32% |
| 3 | Coos County | $3,511 | $169,600 | 2.07% |
| 4 | Merrimack County | $6,617 | $330,600 | 2.00% |
| 5 | Strafford County | $6,582 | $332,400 | 1.98% |
| 6 | Grafton County | $5,624 | $298,500 | 1.88% |
| 7 | Hillsborough County | $6,791 | $385,500 | 1.76% |
| 8 | Rockingham County | $7,512 | $461,400 | 1.63% |
| 9 | Belknap County | $4,897 | $340,000 | 1.44% |
| 10 | Carroll County | $3,685 | $348,900 | 1.06% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How New Hampshire compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire (this state) | 1.80% | $6,480 | +66.9% |
| Vermont | 1.73% | $5,156 | +60.3% |
| Connecticut | 1.92% | $6,883 | +78.1% |
| Texas | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
| Wisconsin | 1.56% | $3,902 | +44.8% |
| Nebraska | 1.54% | $3,518 | +43.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.80% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +66.9% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $6,480 on a $365,785 home. It ranks #4 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which New Hampshire county has the highest property tax?
In New Hampshire, Sullivan County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 2.38% (median tax $5,616). The lowest is Carroll County at 1.06%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is among the highest on property tax at a 1.80% effective rate, far above the US average effective rate. The median New Hampshire home is worth about $365,785 and the median bill is around $6,480. Rates vary widely between its 10 counties.
How is the New Hampshire property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.93%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20