Deering

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 1,904

Overview

Deering is a small, rural town in Hillsborough County, with rolling hills and forest and no significant commercial development. The town remains one of the quieter communities in the Souhegan Valley area.

Deering's rural roads connect scattered residential neighborhoods, with conservation land offering hiking close to home. Most shopping and services require a drive to Hillsborough or Peterborough.

Housing in Deering consists mostly of rural properties on larger lots, drawing families and residents who want privacy and open space within reach of the Monadnock Region and Manchester.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rural character
  • Privacy
  • Affordable
  • 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 Deering.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$17.36
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$17.29
Equalization ratio: 100%
Municipal
$4.92
Local School
$10.47
State Education
$1.02
County
$0.95

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$17.36$17.29$4.92$10.47$1.02$0.95

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,340$362
$350,000$6,076$506
$500,000$8,680$723
$750,000$13,020$1,085
$1,000,000$17,360$1,447

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.36 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
79.4°F
Winter Avg High
35.5°F
Annual Snowfall
58.6 in
Annual Rainfall
48.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
265
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
76 mi
~107 min drive
Manchester
24 mi
~46 min drive
Portsmouth
69 mi
~103 min drive
Concord
23 mi
~45 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
4.73/1,000
Crime Trend
stable

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
31/100
Trail Miles
9.5
0
Boat Launches
2
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:3 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$95,119
Per Capita Income
$47,630
Median Family Income
$108,523

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$256,600
Median Rent
$963/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.54%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
5.11%
In Labor Force
901

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.62%
Total with Degree
227

👥Demographics

Median Age
49.9 years
Avg Household Size
2.52 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Deering with Other Towns

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