Greenfield

Hillsborough Countyβ€’Merrimack Valleyβ€’Population: 1,716

Overview

Greenfield is a small Monadnock Region town in Hillsborough County, home to Greenfield State Park and Otter Lake. The town's rural character and lake access give it a modest recreational identity within the broader region.

Greenfield State Park offers camping, swimming, and hiking, drawing visitors throughout the summer months. The town's small downtown includes local businesses serving the surrounding rural community.

Housing in Greenfield remains affordable, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who want Monadnock Region access and state park recreation at a lower cost than towns closer to Peterborough.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’State park access
  • β€’Lake recreation
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Rural character

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 Greenfield.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$21.00
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$19.91
Equalization ratio: 95%
Municipal
$8.01
Local School
$11.01
State Education
$1.06
County
$0.92

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$21.00$19.91$8.01$11.01$1.06$0.92

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$5,250$438
$350,000$7,350$613
$500,000$10,500$875
$750,000$15,750$1,313
$1,000,000$21,000$1,750

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $21.00 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
78.6Β°F
Winter Avg High
35.2Β°F
Annual Snowfall
60.6 in
Annual Rainfall
49.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
77 mi
~111 min drive
Manchester
26 mi
~55 min drive
Portsmouth
74 mi
~111 min drive
Concord
38 mi
~61 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
44/100
Trail Miles
18.9
0
Boat Launches
5
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:10 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$99,583
Per Capita Income
$49,808
Median Family Income
$108,344

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$293,500
Median Rent
$817/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.09%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
2.7%
In Labor Force
1,001

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.97%
Total with Degree
278

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Greenfield with Other Towns

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