Chichester

Merrimack County•Merrimack Valley•Population: 2,665

Overview

Chichester is a small, rural town in Merrimack County just east of Concord, with a modest village center and surrounding farmland. The town's proximity to the capital city has made it a practical, affordable choice for Concord-area commuters.

Chichester's rural roads and conservation land offer hiking close to home, while the town's small size keeps commercial development limited. Most shopping and dining trips head into Concord or nearby Pittsfield.

Housing in Chichester remains relatively affordable, drawing families and first-time buyers who want a short commute to Concord without that city's density. The town's rural character remains largely intact despite its proximity to the capital.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Near Concord
•Affordable
•Rural character
•Quiet

✗ 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 Chichester.

2025 Local Tax Rate

$17.83

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$14.89

Equalization ratio: 84%

Municipal

$4.59

Local School

$10.47

State Education

$1.09

County

$1.68

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	$17.83	$14.89	$4.59	$10.47	$1.09	$1.68

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,458	$372
$350,000	$6,240	$520
$500,000	$8,915	$743
$750,000	$13,372	$1,114
$1,000,000	$17,830	$1,486

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.83 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

79.7°F

Winter Avg High

35.5°F

Annual Snowfall

51.4 in

Annual Rainfall

46.3 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

76 mi

~96 min drive

Manchester

26 mi

~38 min drive

Portsmouth

38 mi

~73 min drive

Concord

9 mi

~17 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

6.75/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / NH Department of Safety UCR Reports • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

8/100

Trail Miles

0.9

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:1 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$119,306

Per Capita Income

$45,625

Median Family Income

$119,815

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$342,000

Median Rent

$1,387/mo

Homeownership Rate

92.88%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

0.69%

In Labor Force

1,591

Work From Home

4.41%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

23.51%

Total with Degree

475

🚗Commute

Work From Home

4.41%

👥Demographics

Median Age

45.4 years

Avg Household Size

2.65 people

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

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