Dublin

Cheshire County•Monadnock Region•Population: 1,532

Overview

Dublin is a small Monadnock Region town in Cheshire County, with one of the highest elevation town centers in New England and close proximity to Mount Monadnock. The town's literary and artistic history includes connections to writers and illustrators who summered here.

Dublin Lake and the surrounding hills offer swimming and hiking, while the town's small population and historic character keep development limited. Dublin's proximity to Peterborough and Keene provides access to larger retail and cultural offerings.

Housing in Dublin reflects its scenic, historic character, drawing artists, academics, and retirees who value the town's Monadnock Region setting and cultural heritage.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Mountain proximity
•Lake access
•Historic character
•Scenic beauty

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Small population
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$17.62

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$16.47

Equalization ratio: 94%

Municipal

$5.37

Local School

$9.04

State Education

$1.11

County

$2.10

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	$17.62	$16.47	$5.37	$9.04	$1.11	$2.10

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,405	$367
$350,000	$6,167	$514
$500,000	$8,810	$734
$750,000	$13,215	$1,101
$1,000,000	$17,620	$1,468

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.62 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

76.9°F

Winter Avg High

33.5°F

Annual Snowfall

62.3 in

Annual Rainfall

49.7 in

Sunny Days/Year

268

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

76 mi

~121 min drive

Manchester

41 mi

~77 min drive

Portsmouth

86 mi

~131 min drive

Concord

46 mi

~78 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

5.22/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

43/100

Trail Miles

14.0

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:1 miles

Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$96,463

Per Capita Income

$46,486

Median Family Income

$96,763

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$358,200

Median Rent

$966/mo

Homeownership Rate

83.46%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.15%

In Labor Force

866

Work From Home

0.24%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

26.29%

Total with Degree

336

🚗Commute

Work From Home

history buffsfamilies

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