Overview

Easton is a small, rural town in Grafton County near Franconia Notch, with forested hills and one of the smallest populations in the state. The town's mountain-adjacent setting gives it a scenic, quiet character.

Easton's proximity to Franconia and Cannon Mountain provides access to skiing and hiking, while the town's very small population keeps development minimal. Most services require a drive to Lincoln or Littleton.

Housing in Easton remains affordable, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet, mountain-adjacent lifestyle.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Mountain proximity
  • Affordable
  • Quiet setting
  • Ski access

Cons

  • Very small population
  • Limited services
  • Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$8.98
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$8.24
Equalization ratio: 92%
Municipal
$0.87
Local School
$5.99
State Education
$1.07
County
$1.05

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$8.98$8.24$0.87$5.99$1.07$1.05

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$2,245$187
$350,000$3,143$262
$500,000$4,490$374
$750,000$6,735$561
$1,000,000$8,980$748

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $8.98 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
74.2°F
Winter Avg High
30.4°F
Annual Snowfall
93.9 in
Annual Rainfall
53.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
249
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
146 mi
~172 min drive
Manchester
96 mi
~114 min drive
Portsmouth
138 mi
~164 min drive
Concord
79 mi
~94 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
18/100
Trail Miles
19.6
000

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$98,500
Per Capita Income
$52,991
Median Family Income
$132,500

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$387,900
Homeownership Rate
96.48%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
0.51%
In Labor Force
198
Work From Home
1.55%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.38%
Total with Degree
120

🚗Commute

Work From Home
1.55%

👥Demographics

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

Compare Easton with Other Towns

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