Campton

Grafton County•White Mountains•Population: 3,343

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Overview

Campton sits along the Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, serving as a gateway to Waterville Valley and the surrounding White Mountains. The town's rural character and mountain views have made it a popular base for outdoor recreation.

The Pemigewasset River and nearby Mad River offer paddling and fishing, while ski areas including Waterville Valley are a short drive away. Campton's small commercial center provides basic services for residents and visitors passing through toward the mountains.

Housing in Campton includes a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with prices reflecting the town's mountain and ski-area proximity. The town draws outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and second-home buyers seeking White Mountains access.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Mountain access
•River recreation
•Ski proximity
•Scenic beauty

✗ Cons

•Seasonal traffic
•Limited jobs
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$17.46

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$15.17

Equalization ratio: 87%

Municipal

$5.16

Local School

$9.94

State Education

$1.32

County

$1.04

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	$17.46	$15.17	$5.16	$9.94	$1.32	$1.04

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,365	$364
$350,000	$6,111	$509
$500,000	$8,730	$728
$750,000	$13,095	$1,091
$1,000,000	$17,460	$1,455

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.46 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.

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Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High

76.2°F

Winter Avg High

31.7°F

Annual Snowfall

61.1 in

Annual Rainfall

48.8 in

Sunny Days/Year

256

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

115 mi

~130 min drive

Manchester

65 mi

~72 min drive

Portsmouth

107 mi

~122 min drive

Concord

48 mi

~52 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

8/10

Crime Rate

7.78/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

53/100

Trail Miles

47.9

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:24 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$107,500

Per Capita Income

$36,536

Median Family Income

$108,295

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$224,600

Median Rent

$900/mo

Homeownership Rate

91.14%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

0.55%

In Labor Force

2,190

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

17.12%

Total with Degree

392

👥Demographics

Median Age

42.4 years

Avg Household Size

3.07 people

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

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