Fitzwilliam

Cheshire County•Monadnock Region•Population: 2,351

Overview

Fitzwilliam is a Monadnock Region town in Cheshire County known for its well-preserved village green, ringed by historic 18th- and 19th-century buildings. The town sits close to Mount Monadnock, giving it easy access to the region's most popular hiking destination.

Rhododendron State Park, one of the largest natural rhododendron groves in the Northeast, sits within Fitzwilliam, drawing visitors each summer when the plants bloom. The town's small commercial center includes antique shops and local businesses.

Housing in Fitzwilliam remains affordable relative to towns closer to Peterborough, drawing families and retirees who want Monadnock Region character and mountain access at a lower cost.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Historic village green
•Mountain access
•State park
•Affordable

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Remote location
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$19.22

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$14.82

Equalization ratio: 77%

Municipal

$3.65

Local School

$11.94

State Education

$1.26

County

$2.37

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.

Year	Total Rate	Effective Rate	Municipal	Local School	State Ed.	County
2025	$19.22	$14.82	$3.65	$11.94	$1.26	$2.37

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,805	$400
$350,000	$6,727	$561
$500,000	$9,610	$801
$750,000	$14,415	$1,201
$1,000,000	$19,220	$1,602

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $19.22 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.

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Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High

77.8°F

Winter Avg High

34.6°F

Annual Snowfall

54.7 in

Annual Rainfall

49.7 in

Sunny Days/Year

269

Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

88 mi

~113 min drive

Manchester

50 mi

~93 min drive

Portsmouth

106 mi

~135 min drive

Concord

59 mi

~99 min drive

Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

22/100

Trail Miles

10.2

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:1 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$85,733

Per Capita Income

$48,607

Median Family Income

$93,896

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$245,800

Median Rent

$884/mo

Homeownership Rate

94.47%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

5.63%

In Labor Force

1,280

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

20.3%

Total with Degree

385

👥Demographics

Median Age

51.6 years

Avg Household Size

2.26 people

Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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