New Hampshire property tax by county
Statewide, New Hampshire homeowners pay about 1.46% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $4,386 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $4,386 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $2,967 in Carroll County to $6,477 in Cheshire County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by New Hampshire county
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | $4,986 | 1.66% | $6,999 | $421,100 |
| Rockingham County | $4,728 | 1.58% | $7,839 | $497,500 |
| Merrimack County | $5,535 | 1.85% | $6,783 | $367,600 |
| Strafford County | $5,547 | 1.85% | $6,708 | $362,800 |
| Grafton County | $5,160 | 1.72% | $5,925 | $344,500 |
| Cheshire County | $6,477 | 2.16% | $6,048 | $280,100 |
| Belknap County | $3,939 | 1.31% | $4,924 | $374,900 |
| Carroll County | $2,967 | 0.99% | $3,848 | $388,900 |
| Sullivan County | $6,426 | 2.14% | $5,756 | $268,700 |
| Coos County | $5,685 | 1.90% | $3,579 | $188,900 |
Counties are listed by population, largest first. Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in New Hampshire?
The median New Hampshire homeowner pays $6,707 a year on a median home worth $458,800, an effective rate of about 1.46% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which New Hampshire county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Carroll County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.99% of home value.
Which New Hampshire county has the highest property tax?
Cheshire County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 2.16%.