Lyme

Grafton County•Upper Valley•Population: 1,745

Overview

Lyme is a Connecticut River Valley town in Grafton County just north of Hanover, known for its well-preserved village green and historic architecture. The town's farmland and river valley setting give it a classic Upper Valley character.

Lyme's proximity to Hanover and Dartmouth College provides access to the Upper Valley's job market and cultural offerings, while the surrounding hills offer hiking and cross-country skiing. The town's small downtown includes a general store and civic buildings.

Housing in Lyme commands a premium reflecting its Upper Valley location and scenic village character, drawing affluent families and Dartmouth-affiliated professionals.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Historic village
•Near Hanover
•Scenic beauty
•River valley setting

✗ Cons

•Expensive
•Limited services
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$28.19

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$19.39

Equalization ratio: 69%

Municipal

$6.41

Local School

$18.60

State Education

$1.69

County

$1.49

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	$28.19	$19.39	$6.41	$18.60	$1.69	$1.49

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$7,048	$587
$350,000	$9,867	$822
$500,000	$14,095	$1,175
$750,000	$21,143	$1,762
$1,000,000	$28,190	$2,349

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $28.19 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

78.1°F

Winter Avg High

33.4°F

Annual Snowfall

60.3 in

Annual Rainfall

44.1 in

Sunny Days/Year

254

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

134 mi

~160 min drive

Manchester

84 mi

~102 min drive

Portsmouth

126 mi

~151 min drive

Concord

71 mi

~92 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

5.16/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

53/100

Trail Miles

87.0

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:33 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$135,982

Per Capita Income

$86,536

Median Family Income

$151,635

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$622,800

Median Rent

$1,306/mo

Homeownership Rate

86.56%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

5.09%

In Labor Force

857

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

24.3%

Total with Degree

305

👥Demographics

Median Age

50.7 years

Avg Household Size

2.67 people

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

Condo Communities in Lyme

one registered condo association — offering active low-maintenance living options.

One condo association▼

🏢Lyme Center Condominium Association(10 units)

Median Income

$59k

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