Groton

Grafton Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 569

Overview

Groton is a small, rural town in Grafton County near Newfound Lake and Mount Cardigan, with extensive forested land and a very small population. The town has no significant commercial development.

Groton's proximity to Newfound Lake and Mount Cardigan provides recreational access, while the surrounding forests support hiking and hunting. The town's low density and small population keep it one of the quieter communities in the region.

Housing in Groton remains affordable, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who want rural, lake- and mountain-adjacent living.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Near Newfound Lake
  • β€’Mountain access
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Rural character

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’No downtown
  • β€’Very small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$15.23
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$8.00
Equalization ratio: 53%
Municipal
$1.31
Local School
$10.06
State Education
$1.30
County
$2.56

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$15.23$8.00$1.31$10.06$1.30$2.56

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,808$317
$350,000$5,331$444
$500,000$7,615$635
$750,000$11,423$952
$1,000,000$15,230$1,269

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $15.23 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
77.8Β°F
Winter Avg High
33Β°F
Annual Snowfall
69.7 in
Annual Rainfall
51.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
259
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
115 mi
~145 min drive
Manchester
66 mi
~87 min drive
Portsmouth
107 mi
~137 min drive
Concord
48 mi
~67 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
55/100
Trail Miles
86.5
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:47 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$68,611
Per Capita Income
$33,086
Median Family Income
$71,339

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$206,600
Homeownership Rate
93.63%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
2.16%
In Labor Force
231

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.14%
Total with Degree
34

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Groton with Other Towns

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