Greenland

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 4,067

Overview

Greenland is a small Seacoast town in Rockingham County bordering Great Bay, a large tidal estuary shared with several neighboring towns. The town's rural character contrasts with its proximity to Portsmouth and the busy Route 33 corridor.

Great Bay's marshes and tidal waters support fishing, birdwatching, and conservation land that limits development along the shoreline. Greenland's small commercial presence sits mostly along Route 33, with most larger shopping trips heading into Portsmouth or Stratham.

Housing in Greenland tends toward single-family homes on moderate lots, with prices reflecting demand from Seacoast commuters. The town's Great Bay frontage and rural character appeal to families and nature-oriented residents seeking a quieter Seacoast alternative.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Great Bay access
•Near Portsmouth
•Rural character
•Conservation land

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Rising housing costs

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$13.36

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$11.04

Equalization ratio: 83%

Municipal

$3.30

Local School

$8.27

State Education

$1.14

County

$0.65

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	$13.36	$11.04	$3.30	$8.27	$1.14	$0.65

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,340	$278
$350,000	$4,676	$390
$500,000	$6,680	$557
$750,000	$10,020	$835
$1,000,000	$13,360	$1,113

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.36 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

77.6°F

Winter Avg High

38.2°F

Annual Snowfall

41.1 in

Annual Rainfall

48.1 in

Sunny Days/Year

270

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

56 mi

~72 min drive

Manchester

36 mi

~50 min drive

Portsmouth

6 mi

~15 min drive

Concord

52 mi

~66 min drive

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

21/100

Trail Miles

1.4

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$143,625

Per Capita Income

$62,868

Median Family Income

$147,407

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$564,600

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Homeownership Rate

85.13%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

0.99%

In Labor Force

2,320

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

36.73%

Total with Degree

1,093

👥Demographics

Median Age

46.9 years

Avg Household Size

2.61 people

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

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