Freedom

Carroll Countyβ€’Lakes Regionβ€’Population: 1,689

Overview

Freedom is a small town in Carroll County near Ossipee Lake, with a historic village center and rural surroundings. The town's name reflects its origins as a separately incorporated community distinct from neighboring Effingham.

Freedom's proximity to Ossipee Lake provides swimming and boating access, while the historic village includes several well-preserved 19th-century buildings. The town's small commercial center serves basic local needs.

Housing in Freedom remains affordable, drawing families, retirees, and second-home buyers who want Lakes Region access with a quiet, small-town setting.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Historic village
  • β€’Lake proximity
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Quiet

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’Small population
  • β€’Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$7.39
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$7.21
Equalization ratio: 98%
Municipal
$2.96
Local School
$2.63
State Education
$1.09
County
$0.71

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$7.39$7.21$2.96$2.63$1.09$0.71

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$1,848$154
$350,000$2,587$216
$500,000$3,695$308
$750,000$5,543$462
$1,000,000$7,390$616

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $7.39 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
77.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
33.2Β°F
Annual Snowfall
66.1 in
Annual Rainfall
49.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
261
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
118 mi
~162 min drive
Manchester
75 mi
~123 min drive
Portsmouth
64 mi
~98 min drive
Concord
62 mi
~103 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
38/100
Trail Miles
49.9
0
Boat Launches
1
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:24 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$74,167
Per Capita Income
$41,273
Median Family Income
$88,333

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$339,100
Homeownership Rate
94.27%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
6.02%
In Labor Force
515

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.05%
Total with Degree
254

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Condo Communities in Freedom

one registered condo association β€” offering active low-maintenance living options.

Source: CAI-NE 2024-2025 Annual Resource Directory (data as of April 2024)

Compare Freedom with Other Towns

See how Freedom stacks up against other NH communities.