Colebrook

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 2,084

Overview

Colebrook is a North Country town in Coos County near the Vermont and Canadian borders, serving as a commercial hub for one of the most remote parts of New Hampshire. The town's Main Street runs along the Connecticut River, with a compact downtown serving a wide surrounding rural area.

Colebrook's location makes it a base for exploring the Connecticut Lakes region to the north, a popular destination for fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. The town's downtown includes local businesses, a hospital, and civic services that support the broader North Country.

Housing in Colebrook remains among the most affordable in the state, reflecting its remote location and the North Country's overall lower cost of living. The town draws outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and residents seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle far from the state's more populated areas.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Very affordable
  • β€’Remote wilderness access
  • β€’Regional hub
  • β€’Fishing and hunting

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Very remote
  • β€’Harsh winters
  • β€’Limited jobs

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$17.08
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$16.28
Equalization ratio: 95%
Municipal
$7.25
Local School
$6.28
State Education
$1.08
County
$2.47

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$17.08$16.28$7.25$6.28$1.08$2.47

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,270$356
$350,000$5,978$498
$500,000$8,540$712
$750,000$12,810$1,068
$1,000,000$17,080$1,423

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.08 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
73.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
29.2Β°F
Annual Snowfall
95.3 in
Annual Rainfall
47.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
232
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
205 mi
~259 min drive
Manchester
155 mi
~201 min drive
Portsmouth
174 mi
~234 min drive
Concord
138 mi
~180 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
8/10
Crime Rate
9.12/1,000
Crime Trend
stable

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
37/100
Trail Miles
58.2
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:30 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$49,756
Per Capita Income
$35,297
Median Family Income
$68,616

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$172,600
Median Rent
$642/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.31%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
0.11%
In Labor Force
917

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.47%
Total with Degree
185

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Colebrook with Other Towns

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