Hebron

Grafton County•Lakes Region•Population: 632

Overview

Hebron sits along the western shore of Newfound Lake in Grafton County, one of the least developed large lakes in the state. The town's small village and forested hills give it a quiet, low-key lake-town character.

Newfound Lake's clear waters support swimming and boating, while Hebron's small commercial presence keeps the town's character residential rather than touristic. The town's proximity to Bristol provides access to larger services.

Housing in Hebron ranges from modest inland homes to lakefront properties, with prices reflecting Newfound Lake's growing popularity as a quieter alternative to Winnipesaukee.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Lake access
•Quiet setting
•Scenic beauty
•Near Bristol

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Small population
•Seasonal economy

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$9.06

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$5.49

Equalization ratio: 61%

Municipal

$3.10

Local School

$2.81

State Education

$1.54

County

$1.61

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	$9.06	$5.49	$3.10	$2.81	$1.54	$1.61

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$2,265	$189
$350,000	$3,171	$264
$500,000	$4,530	$378
$750,000	$6,795	$566
$1,000,000	$9,060	$755

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $9.06 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

77.8°F

Winter Avg High

33°F

Annual Snowfall

69.7 in

Annual Rainfall

51.5 in

Sunny Days/Year

259

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

114 mi

~142 min drive

Manchester

64 mi

~84 min drive

Portsmouth

106 mi

~133 min drive

Concord

46 mi

~63 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

3.16/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR NIBRS 2022) - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

31/100

Trail Miles

33.4

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:23 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$106,250

Per Capita Income

$69,696

Median Family Income

$120,938

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$433,800

Median Rent

$1,083/mo

Homeownership Rate

90.6%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

4.51%

In Labor Force

377

Work From Home

8.1%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

30.4%

Total with Degree

211

🚗Commute

Work From Home

8.1%

👥Demographics

Median Age

57.3 years

Avg Household Size

2.5 people

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

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