Brentwood

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 4,490

Overview

Brentwood is a rural town in Rockingham County just west of Exeter, characterized by farmland, forest, and a scattering of residential subdivisions. The town has no traditional village center, relying on nearby Exeter and Epping for shopping and services.

The Exeter River winds through Brentwood, offering fishing and paddling, while the town's rural roads and low density keep its character quieter than the busier Seacoast communities to the east. Brentwood also hosts the Rockingham County jail and several county government facilities.

Housing in Brentwood consists mostly of single-family homes on larger lots, drawing families and commuters who want rural space within a short drive of Exeter's amenities and the broader Seacoast job market.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Rural character
•Near Exeter
•River access
•Affordable

✗ Cons

•No downtown
•Limited services
•Rural roads

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$17.13

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$16.22

Equalization ratio: 95%

Municipal

$4.11

Local School

$11.41

State Education

$1.04

County

$0.57

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.

Year	Total Rate	Effective Rate	Municipal	Local School	State Ed.	County
2025	$17.13	$16.22	$4.11	$11.41	$1.04	$0.57

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,283	$357
$350,000	$5,996	$500
$500,000	$8,565	$714
$750,000	$12,848	$1,071
$1,000,000	$17,130	$1,428

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.13 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.

Open Full Calculator →Compare With Other Towns →View Statewide Rankings →

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High

81°F

Winter Avg High

38.3°F

Annual Snowfall

44 in

Annual Rainfall

48.7 in

Sunny Days/Year

264

Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

51 mi

~75 min drive

Manchester

25 mi

~34 min drive

Portsmouth

26 mi

~38 min drive

Concord

40 mi

~50 min drive

Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

4.68/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

27/100

Trail Miles

11.3

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$154,464

Per Capita Income

$64,299

Median Family Income

$162,185

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$459,000

Median Rent

$2,224/mo

Homeownership Rate

96.06%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.71%

In Labor Force

2,344

Work From Home

1.15%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

37.42%

Total with Degree

1,239

🚗Commute

Work From Home

1.15%

👥Demographics

Median Age

43.5 years

Avg Household Size

2.73 people

Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Brentwood