Lincoln

Grafton County•White Mountains•Population: 1,631

Ski Enthusiasts Outdoor Enthusiasts Tourism Workers

Overview

Lincoln sits in the heart of the White Mountains in Grafton County, home to Loon Mountain Resort and gateway to Franconia Notch. The town's compact downtown along the Pemigewasset River caters heavily to skiers, hikers, and tourists.

Loon Mountain offers skiing, mountain biking, and a gondola ride to scenic overlooks, while Franconia Notch State Park and the Kancamagus Highway provide additional outdoor recreation nearby. The town's economy is closely tied to tourism and hospitality.

Housing in Lincoln includes a significant share of vacation properties and condominiums tied to the ski resort, with prices reflecting the town's tourism-driven real estate market. Lincoln draws skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourism workers.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Ski resort
•Mountain access
•Tourist attractions
•Scenic beauty

✗ Cons

•Seasonal economy
•Tourist traffic
•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 Lincoln.

2025 Local Tax Rate

$12.66

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$8.09

Equalization ratio: 64%

Municipal

$6.63

Local School

$2.84

State Education

$1.66

County

$1.53

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	$12.66	$8.09	$6.63	$2.84	$1.66	$1.53

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,165	$264
$350,000	$4,431	$369
$500,000	$6,330	$528
$750,000	$9,495	$791
$1,000,000	$12,660	$1,055

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $12.66 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

73.9°F

Winter Avg High

30.3°F

Annual Snowfall

95.9 in

Annual Rainfall

56.9 in

Sunny Days/Year

251

Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

133 mi

~146 min drive

Manchester

83 mi

~88 min drive

Portsmouth

125 mi

~137 min drive

Concord

65 mi

~67 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

5/10

Crime Rate

15.33/1,000

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

37/100

Trail Miles

171.7

Ski Areas

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:30 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$63,813

Per Capita Income

$42,480

Median Family Income

$95,313

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$267,500

Median Rent

$1,007/mo

Homeownership Rate

72.3%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.73%

In Labor Force

750

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

28.89%

Total with Degree

312

👥Demographics

Median Age

48.2 years

Avg Household Size

2.31 people

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

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