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Affordable & Value Seekers

Towns with lower median home prices, reasonable taxes, and good value for first-time buyers.

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What It's Like

Not every NH town requires a premium budget. Several communities offer affordable entry points for first-time buyers, young families, and anyone looking to stretch their housing dollar. These towns often have lower median home prices, reasonable property tax rates, and good access to amenities.

✓ Why These Towns Fit

These towns have median home prices below the state average, reasonable property tax rates, and good value propositions. Many are former mill cities undergoing revitalization, offering character homes at accessible prices. Some have growing job markets and improving downtowns.

💡 Things to Consider

Affordable towns may have fewer amenities, longer commutes to major employment centers, or be in areas with economic challenges. Some are former industrial cities still working through transitions. Research schools, crime, and future development plans carefully.

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86 towns in New Hampshire that are great for affordable & value seekers.

Charlestown

Sullivan County • Pop. 4,806

Median Home Value
$134,300
Property Tax Rate
$36.54/$1k
Median Income
$46,642
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Hinsdale

Cheshire County • Pop. 3,948

Median Home Value
$153,600
Property Tax Rate
$31.08/$1k
Median Income
$67,054
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Troy

Cheshire County • Pop. 2,130

Median Home Value
$184,100
Property Tax Rate
$21.54/$1k
Median Income
$57,500
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Colebrook

Coos County • Pop. 2,084

Median Home Value
$172,600
Property Tax Rate
$17.08/$1k
Median Income
$49,756
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Lisbon

Grafton County • Pop. 1,621

Median Home Value
$166,500
Property Tax Rate
$21.30/$1k
Median Income
$63,375
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Northumberland

Coos County • Pop. 2,126

Median Home Value
$103,300
Property Tax Rate
$27.33/$1k
Median Income
$52,171
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Stratford

Coos County • Pop. 662

Median Home Value
$154,700
Property Tax Rate
$27.92/$1k
Median Income
$47,861
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Franklin

Merrimack County • Pop. 8,741

Median Home Value
$233,800
Property Tax Rate
$17.63/$1k
Median Income
$66,942
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Farmington

Strafford County • Pop. 6,722

Median Home Value
$239,100
Property Tax Rate
$15.64/$1k
Median Income
$60,978
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Winchester

Cheshire County • Pop. 4,150

Median Home Value
$189,000
Property Tax Rate
$19.67/$1k
Median Income
$56,645
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Belmont

Belknap County • Pop. 7,314

Median Home Value
$235,200
Property Tax Rate
$17.39/$1k
Median Income
$73,302
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Claremont

Sullivan County • Pop. 12,949

Median Home Value
$157,900
Property Tax Rate
$30.54/$1k
Median Income
$53,697
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Somersworth

Strafford County • Pop. 11,855

Median Home Value
$265,900
Property Tax Rate
$19.27/$1k
Median Income
$75,841
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Newport

Sullivan County • Pop. 6,299

Median Home Value
$171,000
Property Tax Rate
$25.09/$1k
Median Income
$74,263
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Littleton

Grafton County • Pop. 6,005

Median Home Value
$237,100
Property Tax Rate
$14.10/$1k
Median Income
$50,881
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Milton

Strafford County • Pop. 4,482

Median Home Value
$247,200
Property Tax Rate
$14.76/$1k
Median Income
$86,534
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Pittsfield

Merrimack County • Pop. 4,075

Median Home Value
$244,400
Property Tax Rate
$17.82/$1k
Median Income
$64,564
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Lancaster

Coos County • Pop. 3,218

Median Home Value
$187,800
Property Tax Rate
$21.07/$1k
Median Income
$75,493
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Gorham

Coos County • Pop. 2,698

Median Home Value
$139,900
Property Tax Rate
$23.45/$1k
Median Income
$55,816
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Whitefield

Coos County • Pop. 2,490

Median Home Value
$201,200
Property Tax Rate
$16.21/$1k
Median Income
$57,993
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Unity

Sullivan County • Pop. 1,518

Median Home Value
$220,500
Property Tax Rate
$19.65/$1k
Median Income
$65,833
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Rochester

Strafford County • Pop. 32,492

Median Home Value
$238,400
Property Tax Rate
$15.30/$1k
Median Income
$74,882
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Berlin

Coos County • Pop. 9,425

Median Home Value
$93,200
Property Tax Rate
$33.60/$1k
Median Income
$41,638
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Ashland

Grafton County • Pop. 1,938

Median Home Value
$174,200
Property Tax Rate
$19.19/$1k
Median Income
$53,367
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Richmond

Cheshire County • Pop. 1,197

Median Home Value
$274,700
Property Tax Rate
$19.13/$1k
Median Income
$88,125
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Gilsum

Cheshire County • Pop. 752

Median Home Value
$218,300
Property Tax Rate
$16.13/$1k
Median Income
$70,000
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Nelson

Cheshire County • Pop. 629

Median Home Value
$307,400
Property Tax Rate
$17.79/$1k
Median Income
$91,786
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Chatham

Carroll County • Pop. 341

Median Home Value
$280,700
Property Tax Rate
$8.47/$1k
Median Income
$76,250
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Dalton

Coos County • Pop. 933

Median Home Value
$127,500
Property Tax Rate
$17.07/$1k
Median Income
$64,632
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Sullivan

Cheshire County • Pop. 658

Median Home Value
$219,200
Property Tax Rate
$18.57/$1k
Median Income
$97,250
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Dorchester

Grafton County • Pop. 339

Median Home Value
$143,800
Property Tax Rate
$16.11/$1k
Median Income
$46,250
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Dummer

Coos County • Pop. 306

Median Home Value
$200,000
Property Tax Rate
$9.46/$1k
Median Income
$75,000
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Monroe

Grafton County • Pop. 864

Median Home Value
$241,800
Property Tax Rate
$13.51/$1k
Median Income
$78,958
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Greenville

Hillsborough County • Pop. 1,974

Property Tax Rate
$16.72/$1k
Median Income
$81,806
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Danbury

Merrimack County • Pop. 1,250

Median Home Value
$184,100
Property Tax Rate
$23.70/$1k
Median Income
$62,500
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Greenfield

Hillsborough County • Pop. 1,716

Median Home Value
$293,500
Property Tax Rate
$21.00/$1k
Median Income
$99,583
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Sanbornton

Belknap County • Pop. 3,026

Median Home Value
$349,400
Property Tax Rate
$13.21/$1k
Median Income
$81,645
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Grafton

Grafton County • Pop. 1,385

Median Home Value
$212,900
Property Tax Rate
$15.83/$1k
Median Income
$72,500
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Dover

Strafford County • Pop. 32,741

Median Home Value
$368,600
Property Tax Rate
$19.68/$1k
Median Income
$90,844
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Alstead

Cheshire County • Pop. 1,864

Median Home Value
$203,200
Property Tax Rate
$18.72/$1k
Median Income
$52,957
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Piermont

Grafton County • Pop. 769

Median Home Value
$285,900
Property Tax Rate
$22.46/$1k
Median Income
$88,438
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Haverhill

Grafton County • Pop. 4,585

Median Home Value
$174,900
Property Tax Rate
$22.74/$1k
Median Income
$58,946
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Lempster

Sullivan County • Pop. 1,118

Median Home Value
$202,700
Property Tax Rate
$15.63/$1k
Median Income
$89,000
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Salisbury

Merrimack County • Pop. 1,422

Median Home Value
$276,100
Property Tax Rate
$17.91/$1k
Median Income
$97,917
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Wentworth

Grafton County • Pop. 845

Median Home Value
$264,200
Property Tax Rate
$28.54/$1k
Median Income
$87,143
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Westmoreland

Cheshire County • Pop. 1,706

Median Home Value
$307,100
Property Tax Rate
$25.92/$1k
Median Income
$94,609
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Croydon

Sullivan County • Pop. 801

Median Home Value
$296,700
Property Tax Rate
$8.98/$1k
Median Income
$96,875
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Barnstead

Belknap County • Pop. 4,915

Median Home Value
$265,600
Property Tax Rate
$17.15/$1k
Median Income
$89,303
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Marlow

Cheshire County • Pop. 749

Median Home Value
$252,800
Property Tax Rate
$18.87/$1k
Median Income
$103,333
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Effingham

Carroll County • Pop. 1,691

Median Home Value
$245,500
Property Tax Rate
$15.38/$1k
Median Income
$83,021
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Hooksett

Merrimack County • Pop. 14,871

Median Home Value
$335,700
Property Tax Rate
$17.19/$1k
Median Income
$100,321
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Plaistow

Rockingham County • Pop. 7,830

Median Home Value
$370,300
Property Tax Rate
$14.44/$1k
Median Income
$103,788
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Newton

Rockingham County • Pop. 4,820

Median Home Value
$384,800
Property Tax Rate
$16.77/$1k
Median Income
$141,328
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Boscawen

Merrimack County • Pop. 3,998

Median Home Value
$259,500
Property Tax Rate
$20.80/$1k
Median Income
$84,292
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Weare

Hillsborough County • Pop. 9,092

Median Home Value
$315,900
Property Tax Rate
$21.64/$1k
Median Income
$109,779
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Epping

Rockingham County • Pop. 7,125

Median Home Value
$399,000
Property Tax Rate
$15.00/$1k
Median Income
$96,558
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Northfield

Merrimack County • Pop. 4,872

Median Home Value
$234,500
Property Tax Rate
$14.79/$1k
Median Income
$75,108
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Epsom

Merrimack County • Pop. 4,834

Median Home Value
$287,100
Property Tax Rate
$17.54/$1k
Median Income
$90,805
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Tilton

Belknap County • Pop. 3,962

Median Home Value
$193,000
Property Tax Rate
$11.29/$1k
Median Income
$64,577
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Wilton

Hillsborough County • Pop. 3,896

Median Home Value
$324,400
Property Tax Rate
$26.98/$1k
Median Income
$89,274
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Chichester

Merrimack County • Pop. 2,665

Median Home Value
$342,000
Property Tax Rate
$17.83/$1k
Median Income
$119,306
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Antrim

Hillsborough County • Pop. 2,651

Median Home Value
$263,500
Property Tax Rate
$23.11/$1k
Median Income
$85,990
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Rollinsford

Strafford County • Pop. 2,597

Median Home Value
$328,100
Property Tax Rate
$17.90/$1k
Median Income
$81,184
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Bennington

Hillsborough County • Pop. 1,501

Median Home Value
$227,500
Property Tax Rate
$20.67/$1k
Median Income
$73,102
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Milan

Coos County • Pop. 1,358

Median Home Value
$205,600
Property Tax Rate
$14.66/$1k
Median Income
$70,750
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Wilmot

Merrimack County • Pop. 1,407

Median Home Value
$315,500
Property Tax Rate
$16.09/$1k
Median Income
$110,917
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Stewartstown

Coos County • Pop. 813

Median Home Value
$147,300
Property Tax Rate
$15.66/$1k
Median Income
$51,823
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Goshen

Sullivan County • Pop. 796

Median Home Value
$216,700
Property Tax Rate
$14.99/$1k
Median Income
$59,896
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Brookfield

Carroll County • Pop. 755

Median Home Value
$338,400
Property Tax Rate
$13.15/$1k
Median Income
$89,286
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Albany

Carroll County • Pop. 759

Median Home Value
$251,300
Property Tax Rate
$6.99/$1k
Median Income
$66,607
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Columbia

Coos County • Pop. 659

Median Home Value
$156,800
Property Tax Rate
$21.71/$1k
Median Income
$51,406
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Langdon

Sullivan County • Pop. 651

Median Home Value
$243,800
Property Tax Rate
$28.41/$1k
Median Income
$99,500
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Lyman

Grafton County • Pop. 585

Median Home Value
$166,700
Property Tax Rate
$14.05/$1k
Median Income
$86,071
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Groton

Grafton County • Pop. 569

Median Home Value
$206,600
Property Tax Rate
$15.23/$1k
Median Income
$68,611
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Landaff

Grafton County • Pop. 446

Median Home Value
$243,900
Property Tax Rate
$27.26/$1k
Median Income
$76,786
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Benton

Grafton County • Pop. 374

Median Home Value
$268,400
Property Tax Rate
$8.55/$1k
Median Income
$64,167
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Shelburne

Coos County • Pop. 353

Median Home Value
$261,700
Property Tax Rate
$20.21/$1k
Median Income
$89,375
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Stark

Coos County • Pop. 478

Median Home Value
$171,000
Property Tax Rate
$11.81/$1k
Median Income
$55,500
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Windsor

Hillsborough County • Pop. 262

Median Home Value
$260,000
Property Tax Rate
$10.54/$1k
Median Income
$96,042
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Roxbury

Cheshire County • Pop. 220

Median Home Value
$244,100
Property Tax Rate
$16.71/$1k
Median Income
$67,440
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Orange

Grafton County • Pop. 277

Median Home Value
$263,800
Property Tax Rate
$17.40/$1k
Median Income
$104,375
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Derry

Rockingham County • Pop. 34,317

Median Home Value
$345,200
Property Tax Rate
$18.99/$1k
Median Income
$94,799
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Hudson

Hillsborough County • Pop. 25,394

Median Home Value
$377,900
Property Tax Rate
$17.11/$1k
Median Income
$125,216
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Goffstown

Hillsborough County • Pop. 18,577

Median Home Value
$323,300
Property Tax Rate
$20.88/$1k
Median Income
$104,113
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Raymond

Rockingham County • Pop. 10,684

Median Home Value
$318,100
Property Tax Rate
$22.96/$1k
Median Income
$91,520
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New Ipswich

Hillsborough County • Pop. 5,204

Median Home Value
$294,000
Property Tax Rate
$17.03/$1k
Median Income
$91,824
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