Hill

Merrimack Countyβ€’Lakes Regionβ€’Population: 1,017

Overview

Hill is a small, rural town in Merrimack County near Franklin, with forested hills and the Pemigewasset River. The town's modern village was relocated in the 1940s when the original village was flooded for the Franklin Falls Dam project.

Hill's small commercial center reflects its relocated village history, while the surrounding countryside offers hiking and river access. The town's proximity to Franklin provides access to larger retail and services.

Housing in Hill remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want rural, central New Hampshire living at a low cost.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’River access
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Unique history

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 Hill.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$13.26
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$12.97
Equalization ratio: 98%
Municipal
$3.37
Local School
$7.38
State Education
$1.00
County
$1.51

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$13.26$12.97$3.37$7.38$1.00$1.51

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,315$276
$350,000$4,641$387
$500,000$6,630$553
$750,000$9,945$829
$1,000,000$13,260$1,105

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.26 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
79.2Β°F
Winter Avg High
34.5Β°F
Annual Snowfall
62.1 in
Annual Rainfall
49.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
99 mi
~125 min drive
Manchester
50 mi
~67 min drive
Portsmouth
91 mi
~117 min drive
Concord
32 mi
~47 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
39/100
Trail Miles
22.4
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
1
Ski Areas
1

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:11 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$84,167
Per Capita Income
$36,472
Median Family Income
$97,206

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$229,400
Median Rent
$695/mo
Homeownership Rate
93.71%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
1.89%
In Labor Force
528
Work From Home
1.98%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.83%
Total with Degree
101

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
1.98%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Hill with Other Towns

See how Hill stacks up against other NH communities.