Eaton

Carroll Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 405

Overview

Eaton is a small, rural town in Carroll County near Conway and the Mount Washington Valley, with forested hills and Crystal Lake. The town's small population and quiet character contrast with the busier tourism corridor nearby.

Crystal Lake offers swimming and fishing, while Eaton's proximity to Conway and North Conway provides access to shopping and White Mountains recreation. The town's low density keeps it quiet.

Housing in Eaton remains affordable relative to North Conway, drawing families and retirees who want Mount Washington Valley proximity without premium prices.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Lake access
  • β€’Near Conway
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Quiet

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’No downtown
  • β€’Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$14.74
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$9.42
Equalization ratio: 64%
Municipal
$6.85
Local School
$5.39
State Education
$1.43
County
$1.07

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$14.74$9.42$6.85$5.39$1.43$1.07

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,685$307
$350,000$5,159$430
$500,000$7,370$614
$750,000$11,055$921
$1,000,000$14,740$1,228

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.74 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
78Β°F
Winter Avg High
33Β°F
Annual Snowfall
68.7 in
Annual Rainfall
49.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
127 mi
~179 min drive
Manchester
84 mi
~140 min drive
Portsmouth
73 mi
~116 min drive
Concord
77 mi
~120 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
19/100
Trail Miles
6.5
0
Boat Launches
4
00

Winter & Camping

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

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$67,813
Per Capita Income
$52,364
Median Family Income
$75,714

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$333,900
Median Rent
$800/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.85%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
3.21%
In Labor Force
156

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.42%
Total with Degree
123

πŸ‘₯Demographics

Median Age
59.9 years
Avg Household Size
2.25 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) β€’ Census Data Year: 2022 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Compare Eaton with Other Towns

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