Errol

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 298

Overview

Errol is a remote North Country town in Coos County where the Androscoggin and Mollidgewock rivers converge, near the Maine border and the Thirteen Mile Woods. The town's extensive forests and rivers make it a hub for backcountry recreation.

Errol's location draws paddlers, fishermen, and snowmobilers to its rivers and surrounding wilderness, with the town serving as a small service center for the sparsely populated surrounding area. A handful of local businesses cater to outdoor recreation.

Housing in Errol remains among the most affordable in the state, reflecting its remote location. The town draws outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a true wilderness lifestyle.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’River recreation
  • β€’Very affordable
  • β€’Wilderness access
  • β€’Remote setting

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Extremely remote
  • β€’Very limited services
  • β€’Harsh winters

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$9.45
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$7.52
Equalization ratio: 80%
Municipal
$0.80
Local School
$4.64
State Education
$1.12
County
$2.89

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$9.45$7.52$0.80$4.64$1.12$2.89

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$2,363$197
$350,000$3,307$276
$500,000$4,725$394
$750,000$7,087$591
$1,000,000$9,450$788

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $9.45 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
73.6Β°F
Winter Avg High
28.1Β°F
Annual Snowfall
78.5 in
Annual Rainfall
42.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
244
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
207 mi
~263 min drive
Manchester
161 mi
~212 min drive
Portsmouth
152 mi
~196 min drive
Concord
143 mi
~192 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
62/100
Trail Miles
106.4
0
Boat Launches
9
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:66 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$65,625
Per Capita Income
$32,871
Median Family Income
$74,875

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$258,000
Homeownership Rate
95.92%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

In Labor Force
124

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.69%
Total with Degree
20

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Errol with Other Towns

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