Jackson

Carroll Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 1,028

Overview

Jackson is a picturesque White Mountains town in Carroll County, entered via a historic covered bridge and known for its extensive cross-country ski trail network. The town's village center sits beneath Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.

Jackson's cross-country ski trails, maintained by a nonprofit foundation, draw skiers from across the Northeast, while nearby Black Mountain offers downhill skiing. The village includes inns, restaurants, and shops catering to visitors year-round.

Housing in Jackson includes a significant share of vacation properties, with prices reflecting the town's reputation as a premier White Mountains destination. The town draws skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourism-oriented residents.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Ski trail network
  • β€’Covered bridge
  • β€’Scenic beauty
  • β€’Mountain views

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Seasonal economy
  • β€’Tourist traffic
  • β€’High cost of living

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$8.61
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$8.19
Equalization ratio: 95%
Municipal
$3.25
Local School
$3.54
State Education
$1.07
County
$0.75

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$8.61$8.19$3.25$3.54$1.07$0.75

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$2,153$179
$350,000$3,014$251
$500,000$4,305$359
$750,000$6,458$538
$1,000,000$8,610$718

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $8.61 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
77.3Β°F
Winter Avg High
32.4Β°F
Annual Snowfall
77.8 in
Annual Rainfall
53.9 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
143 mi
~211 min drive
Manchester
121 mi
~154 min drive
Portsmouth
89 mi
~147 min drive
Concord
104 mi
~133 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
4.86/1,000
Crime Trend
stable

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
43/100
Trail Miles
67.2
00
Ski Areas
2

Winter & Camping

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

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$94,219
Per Capita Income
$45,596
Median Family Income
$93,611

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$501,500
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
Homeownership Rate
77%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
2.41%
In Labor Force
540

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.05%
Total with Degree
281

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Jackson with Other Towns

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