Albany

Carroll Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 759

Overview

Albany sits along the Kancamagus Highway in Carroll County, one of the most scenic drives in the White Mountains. The town's forested hills and the Swift River give it a classic White Mountains character.

The Swift River offers swimming and fishing along the Kancamagus corridor, while the surrounding White Mountain National Forest provides extensive hiking. Albany's proximity to Conway provides access to shopping and services.

Housing in Albany remains affordable relative to North Conway, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and families who want White Mountains access at a lower cost.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Scenic highway
  • β€’River access
  • β€’Hiking trails
  • β€’Affordable

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’Small population
  • β€’Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$6.99
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$6.96
Equalization ratio: 100%
Municipal
$0.29
Local School
$4.95
State Education
$1.06
County
$0.69

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$6.99$6.96$0.29$4.95$1.06$0.69

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$1,748$146
$350,000$2,447$204
$500,000$3,495$291
$750,000$5,243$437
$1,000,000$6,990$583

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $6.99 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
77.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
32.8Β°F
Annual Snowfall
73.1 in
Annual Rainfall
51.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
258
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
127 mi
~176 min drive
Manchester
89 mi
~127 min drive
Portsmouth
73 mi
~113 min drive
Concord
72 mi
~106 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
36/100
Trail Miles
140.5
000

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:25 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$66,607
Per Capita Income
$35,598
Median Family Income
$69,179

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$251,300
Median Rent
$844/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.47%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
5.04%
In Labor Force
357

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.2%
Total with Degree
161

πŸ‘₯Demographics

Median Age
50.1 years
Avg Household Size
2.06 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) β€’ Census Data Year: 2022 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Albany with Other Towns

See how Albany stacks up against other NH communities.