Franconia

Grafton County•White Mountains•Population: 1,083

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Overview

Franconia sits at the entrance to Franconia Notch in Grafton County, one of the most dramatic mountain passes in the White Mountains. The town's small village center and surrounding peaks have long drawn hikers, skiers, and sightseers.

Franconia Notch State Park, Cannon Mountain, and the Appalachian Trail all lie within reach of the village, while the Frost Place preserves the former home of poet Robert Frost. The town's small commercial center serves both residents and visitors.

Housing in Franconia includes a mix of year-round homes and vacation properties, with prices reflecting the town's scenic mountain setting. The town draws hikers, skiers, and second-home buyers.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Mountain notch scenery
•Ski access
•Hiking trails
•Cultural landmark

✗ Cons

•Seasonal traffic
•Remote location
•Limited jobs

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$15.94

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$10.20

Equalization ratio: 64%

Municipal

$6.74

Local School

$5.87

State Education

$1.60

County

$1.73

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	$15.94	$10.20	$6.74	$5.87	$1.60	$1.73

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,985	$332
$350,000	$5,579	$465
$500,000	$7,970	$664
$750,000	$11,955	$996
$1,000,000	$15,940	$1,328

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $15.94 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

75.8°F

Winter Avg High

31.5°F

Annual Snowfall

84 in

Annual Rainfall

49.6 in

Sunny Days/Year

243

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

146 mi

~164 min drive

Manchester

96 mi

~107 min drive

Portsmouth

138 mi

~156 min drive

Concord

79 mi

~86 min drive

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

52/100

Trail Miles

85.9

Boat Launches

State Parks

Ski Areas

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:5 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$68,750

Per Capita Income

$43,920

Median Family Income

$103,750

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$439,800

Median Rent

$780/mo

Homeownership Rate

79.37%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

In Labor Force

429

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

22.8%

Total with Degree

192

👥Demographics

Median Age

57.9 years

Avg Household Size

2.24 people

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

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