TaxWrenNew Hampshire property tax by home value
At the statewide effective rate of 1.46%, compared with the same home at the US rate.
| Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,924 | $244 | $1,781 |
| $300,000 | $4,386 | $365 | $2,672 |
| $400,000 | $5,848 | $487 | $3,562 |
| $500,000 | $7,310 | $609 | $4,453 |
| $750,000 | $10,964 | $914 | $6,679 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,619 | $1,218 | $8,905 |
New Hampshire vs. neighboring states
| State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1.46% | $6,707 | $458,800 |
| Vermont | 1.42% | $5,026 | $352,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1.00% | $6,080 | $607,400 |
| Maine | 0.91% | $3,103 | $341,900 |
What New Hampshire homeowners pay
- Median yearly property tax: $6,707 (2nd highest of 51); $6,909 for homes with a mortgage and $6,333 for homes without one.
- Median value of an owner-occupied home: $458,800, so a typical home pays about $559 a month.
- 414,145 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate.
- Other taxes: New Hampshire has no tax on wage income; sales tax averages 0.00% with local taxes (New Hampshire sales tax calculator).
These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the New Hampshire revenue department for the rules that apply to you.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our methodology.
New Hampshire property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in New Hampshire?
The effective rate is 1.46% of home value: the median tax paid ($6,707) divided by the median home value ($458,800), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in New Hampshire?
About $4,386 a year ($365 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for.
Does New Hampshire have high property taxes?
New Hampshire has the 4th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 4 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 2nd highest median bill.
Can I deduct New Hampshire property tax?
On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax.