Goshen

Sullivan Countyβ€’Upper Valleyβ€’Population: 796

Overview

Goshen is a small, rural town in Sullivan County near Newport and the Lake Sunapee region, with forested hills and a modest population. The town has no significant commercial development.

Goshen's proximity to Newport and Sunapee provides access to shopping and lake recreation, while the surrounding hills offer hiking. The town's low density keeps it quiet.

Housing in Goshen remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want rural, Sunapee-region living without premium prices.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Near Sunapee
  • β€’Quiet

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’No downtown
  • β€’Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$14.99
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$13.90
Equalization ratio: 93%
Municipal
$5.29
Local School
$6.80
State Education
$1.00
County
$1.90

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$14.99$13.90$5.29$6.80$1.00$1.90

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,748$312
$350,000$5,247$437
$500,000$7,495$625
$750,000$11,243$937
$1,000,000$14,990$1,249

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.99 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
77.3Β°F
Winter Avg High
33.5Β°F
Annual Snowfall
72.2 in
Annual Rainfall
49.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
107 mi
~135 min drive
Manchester
57 mi
~77 min drive
Portsmouth
98 mi
~127 min drive
Concord
43 mi
~67 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
41/100
Trail Miles
15.2
0
Boat Launches
3
State Parks
3
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:10 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$59,896
Per Capita Income
$26,053
Median Family Income
$81,667

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$216,700
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.51%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
5.46%
In Labor Force
458

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.21%
Total with Degree
99

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Goshen with Other Towns

See how Goshen stacks up against other NH communities.