Bartlett

Carroll Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 3,200

Overview

Bartlett sits deep in the White Mountains along the Saco River in Carroll County, home to Attitash Mountain Resort and close to Bear Notch Road's scenic mountain pass. The town's small villages, including Bartlett and Intervale, serve a largely tourism-driven local economy.

Attitash offers skiing and mountain biking, while the Saco River provides tubing and fishing in the summer months. Bartlett's proximity to North Conway gives residents access to a larger retail and dining base just a short drive away.

Housing in Bartlett includes a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties tied to the ski resort, with prices reflecting demand from second-home buyers. The town draws skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourism workers to its mountain setting.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Ski resort
  • β€’Mountain scenery
  • β€’River recreation
  • β€’Near North Conway

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Seasonal economy
  • β€’Tourist traffic
  • β€’Limited year-round jobs

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$6.02
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$5.24
Equalization ratio: 87%
Municipal
$1.36
Local School
$2.61
State Education
$1.21
County
$0.84

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$6.02$5.24$1.36$2.61$1.21$0.84

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$1,505$125
$350,000$2,107$176
$500,000$3,010$251
$750,000$4,515$376
$1,000,000$6,020$502

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $6.02 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
77.1Β°F
Winter Avg High
33.1Β°F
Annual Snowfall
88.2 in
Annual Rainfall
57 in
Sunny Days/Year
257
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
162 mi
~196 min drive
Manchester
112 mi
~138 min drive
Portsmouth
91 mi
~150 min drive
Concord
95 mi
~117 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
9/10
Crime Rate
6.88/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) β€’ Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
53/100
Trail Miles
100.1
0
State Parks
3
Ski Areas
1

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:31 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$55,833
Per Capita Income
$70,576
Median Family Income
$120,530

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$332,300
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.91%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
7.6%
In Labor Force
1,684
Work From Home
0.2%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.79%
Total with Degree
484

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
0.2%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

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