Epping

Rockingham Countyβ€’Seacoast Regionβ€’Population: 7,125

Overview

Epping sits at the junction of Route 101 and Route 125 in Rockingham County, a historic crossroads that has shaped the town's development for centuries. Its small downtown includes a mix of local businesses, restaurants, and civic buildings clustered around the intersection.

The town's central location makes it a convenient base for commuters heading toward Manchester, the Seacoast, or the Lakes Region, and a modest commercial strip along Route 125 covers everyday shopping needs. The Lamprey River runs through town, offering fishing and paddling access.

Epping's housing costs sit in the middle of the Rockingham County range, more affordable than the Seacoast towns to the east but pricier than more rural communities further inland. The town draws commuters and families looking for a central location within the state.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Central location
  • β€’Commuter-friendly
  • β€’River access
  • β€’Affordable

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Highway traffic
  • β€’Limited character
  • β€’Small downtown

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$15.00
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.45
Equalization ratio: 96%
Municipal
$3.23
Local School
$10.18
State Education
$1.03
County
$0.56

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$15.00$14.45$3.23$10.18$1.03$0.56

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,750$313
$350,000$5,250$438
$500,000$7,500$625
$750,000$11,250$938
$1,000,000$15,000$1,250

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $15.00 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
80.5Β°F
Winter Avg High
37.4Β°F
Annual Snowfall
48 in
Annual Rainfall
49.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
264
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
61 mi
~81 min drive
Manchester
22 mi
~32 min drive
Portsmouth
25 mi
~37 min drive
Concord
38 mi
~47 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
33/100
Trail Miles
14.9
0
Boat Launches
2
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:10 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$96,558
Per Capita Income
$53,323
Median Family Income
$114,099

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$399,000
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.71%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
1.98%
In Labor Force
4,144

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.61%
Total with Degree
1,139

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Condo Communities in Epping

five registered condo associations β€” offering active low-maintenance living options.

Source: Rockingham County Audit - AI Discovery (data as of August 2026)

Compare Epping with Other Towns

See how Epping stacks up against other NH communities.