Overview

Dummer is a small North Country town in Coos County near Berlin, with extensive forested land and a very small population. The town has no significant commercial development.

Dummer's proximity to Berlin and Milan provides access to regional services, while the surrounding forests support hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. The town's low density keeps it quiet.

Housing in Dummer remains among the most affordable in the state, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and value-seekers who want remote, North Country living.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Snowmobile trails
  • Rural character
  • Near Berlin

Cons

  • Very remote
  • Limited jobs
  • Harsh winters

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$9.46
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$10.00
Equalization ratio: 106%
Municipal
$3.33
Local School
$3.12
State Education
$0.92
County
$2.09

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$9.46$10.00$3.33$3.12$0.92$2.09

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$2,365$197
$350,000$3,311$276
$500,000$4,730$394
$750,000$7,095$591
$1,000,000$9,460$788

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $9.46 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
73.6°F
Winter Avg High
28.3°F
Annual Snowfall
82.3 in
Annual Rainfall
44.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
243
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
193 mi
~250 min drive
Manchester
143 mi
~192 min drive
Portsmouth
127 mi
~216 min drive
Concord
125 mi
~172 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
45/100
Trail Miles
75.6
0
Boat Launches
4
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:47 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$75,000
Per Capita Income
$40,523
Median Family Income
$91,458

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$200,000
Homeownership Rate
96.77%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
4.96%
In Labor Force
141

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.91%
Total with Degree
32

👥Demographics

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

Compare Dummer with Other Towns

See how Dummer stacks up against other NH communities.