Danbury

Merrimack County•Upper Valley•Population: 1,250

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Overview

Danbury is a small, rural town in Merrimack County near Ragged Mountain and the Smith River. The town's forested hills and low density give it a quiet, secluded character.

Danbury's proximity to Ragged Mountain provides skiing access, while the Smith River offers fishing and paddling. The town's small commercial presence serves the surrounding rural community.

Housing in Danbury remains affordable, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who want ski and river access at a low cost.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Ski access
•River recreation
•Affordable
•Rural character

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$23.70

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$12.89

Equalization ratio: 54%

Municipal

$7.37

Local School

$12.45

State Education

$1.46

County

$2.42

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	$23.70	$12.89	$7.37	$12.45	$1.46	$2.42

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$5,925	$494
$350,000	$8,295	$691
$500,000	$11,850	$988
$750,000	$17,775	$1,481
$1,000,000	$23,700	$1,975

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $23.70 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

77.6°F

Winter Avg High

33.1°F

Annual Snowfall

67.6 in

Annual Rainfall

49.4 in

Sunny Days/Year

258

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

111 mi

~131 min drive

Manchester

61 mi

~73 min drive

Portsmouth

102 mi

~123 min drive

Concord

32 mi

~55 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

4/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

33/100

Trail Miles

22.7

Boat Launches

State Parks

Ski Areas

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$62,500

Per Capita Income

$34,240

Median Family Income

$90,893

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$184,100

Median Rent

$1,167/mo

Homeownership Rate

93.01%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

5.09%

In Labor Force

747

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

7.92%

Total with Degree

👥Demographics

Median Age

48.4 years

Avg Household Size

2.22 people

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

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