Acworth

Sullivan CountyUpper ValleyPopulation: 853

Overview

Acworth is a small, rural town in Sullivan County near the Vermont border, with forested hills and a well-preserved historic village center. The town has intentionally limited commercial development.

Acworth's rural roads connect to Alstead and Charlestown for shopping and services, while the surrounding countryside offers hiking and hunting. The historic village includes several notable 19th-century buildings.

Housing in Acworth remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want quiet, historic New England living near the Vermont border.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Historic village
  • Affordable
  • Rural character
  • Quiet

Cons

  • Limited services
  • No downtown
  • Small population

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Acworth.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.06
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$15.98
Equalization ratio: 100%
Municipal
$4.87
Local School
$8.19
State Education
$0.94
County
$2.06

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$16.06$15.98$4.87$8.19$0.94$2.06

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,015$335
$350,000$5,621$468
$500,000$8,030$669
$750,000$12,045$1,004
$1,000,000$16,060$1,338

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.06 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
76.5°F
Winter Avg High
32.6°F
Annual Snowfall
64.8 in
Annual Rainfall
46.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
262
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
115 mi
~158 min drive
Manchester
65 mi
~100 min drive
Portsmouth
107 mi
~150 min drive
Concord
52 mi
~90 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
20/100
Trail Miles
1.3
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$76,719
Per Capita Income
$28,090
Median Family Income
$88,250

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$216,300
Median Rent
$971/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.38%

💼Employment

In Labor Force
398

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.69%
Total with Degree
78

👥Demographics

Median Age
41.5 years
Avg Household Size
3.88 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Acworth with Other Towns

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