Hollis

Hillsborough County•Merrimack Valley•Population: 8,342

Overview

Hollis is a rural town in southern Hillsborough County near the Massachusetts border, known for its well-preserved town common and surrounding 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Orchards and farmland remain a visible part of the landscape, with several still operating as working farms open to the public.

The town has deliberately limited commercial development, keeping Hollis largely residential with excellent public schools that draw families from across the region. Nashua and the Massachusetts border are both a short drive away for shopping and employment.

Large-lot homes and preserved farmland define Hollis's housing stock, commanding a premium for the combination of rural character and strong schools. The town attracts families and executives commuting to Nashua, Massachusetts, or the broader Boston area.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Excellent schools
•Historic charm
•Rural character
•MA access

✗ Cons

•Expensive
•Limited services
•Commuter town

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$18.90

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$15.12

Equalization ratio: 80%

Municipal

$4.27

Local School

$12.30

State Education

$1.21

County

$1.12

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	$18.90	$15.12	$4.27	$12.30	$1.21	$1.12

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,725	$394
$350,000	$6,615	$551
$500,000	$9,450	$788
$750,000	$14,175	$1,181
$1,000,000	$18,900	$1,575

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $18.90 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

81.6°F

Winter Avg High

38.3°F

Annual Snowfall

47.5 in

Annual Rainfall

50.8 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

45 mi

~70 min drive

Manchester

24 mi

~39 min drive

Portsmouth

67 mi

~90 min drive

Concord

39 mi

~57 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

2.88/1,000

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

50/100

Trail Miles

70.9

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:20 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$155,339

Per Capita Income

$82,702

Median Family Income

$162,627

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$588,900

Median Rent

$1,349/mo

Homeownership Rate

91.39%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.65%

In Labor Force

4,714

Work From Home

0.71%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

28.23%

Total with Degree

1,782

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.71%

👥Demographics

Median Age

48.3 years

Avg Household Size

2.56 people

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

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