In short
Homeowners in New Hampshire paid a median $6,667 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $402,500, 1.66% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 4 of 51 including DC. Across its 10 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.99% in Carroll County to 2.16% in Cheshire County; the highest median bill is in Rockingham County ($7,839).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County | 2.16% | $6,048 | ±$122 | $280,100 | 22,264 |
| Sullivan County | 2.14% | $5,756 | ±$187 | $268,700 | 12,531 |
| Coos County | 1.89% | $3,579 | ±$131 | $188,900 | 10,396 |
| Merrimack County | 1.85% | $6,783 | ±$104 | $367,600 | 44,754 |
| Strafford County | 1.85% | $6,708 | ±$132 | $362,800 | 34,950 |
| Grafton County | 1.72% | $5,925 | ±$127 | $344,500 | 26,466 |
| Hillsborough County | 1.66% | $6,999 | ±$62 | $421,100 | 113,710 |
| Rockingham County | 1.58% | $7,839 | ±$109 | $497,500 | 100,075 |
| Belknap County | 1.31% | $4,924 | ±$151 | $374,900 | 21,097 |
| Carroll County | 0.99% | $3,848 | ±$153 | $388,900 | 18,210 |
| New Hampshire | 1.66% | $6,667 | ±$35 | $402,500 | 404,453 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in New Hampshire?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $6,667 a year, is 1.66% of the median home value ($402,500), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in New Hampshire has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Cheshire County (2.16%), Sullivan County (2.14%), Coos County (1.89%). In dollars: Rockingham County ($7,839), Hillsborough County ($6,999), Merrimack County ($6,783).
How property tax works in New Hampshire, exemptions and appeals: New Hampshire property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.