Lyndeborough

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 1,702

Overview

Lyndeborough is a small, rural town in Hillsborough County in the Monadnock foothills, with forested hills and a modest historic village center. The town has no significant commercial development.

Lyndeborough's rural roads connect to nearby Milford and Wilton, providing access to shopping and services. The surrounding hills offer hiking and rural scenery typical of the region.

Housing in Lyndeborough remains affordable, drawing families and residents who want rural character within commuting distance of the Souhegan Valley's job centers.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rural character
  • Affordable
  • Quiet
  • Near Milford

Cons

  • No downtown
  • Limited services
  • Rural roads

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.97
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$16.21
Equalization ratio: 96%
Municipal
$5.43
Local School
$9.46
State Education
$1.05
County
$1.03

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$16.97$16.21$5.43$9.46$1.05$1.03

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,243$354
$350,000$5,940$495
$500,000$8,485$707
$750,000$12,728$1,061
$1,000,000$16,970$1,414

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.97 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
79.9°F
Winter Avg High
36.3°F
Annual Snowfall
54.2 in
Annual Rainfall
50.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
268
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
61 mi
~99 min drive
Manchester
25 mi
~51 min drive
Portsmouth
70 mi
~105 min drive
Concord
41 mi
~71 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
2.94/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
31/100
Trail Miles
12.6
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

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

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$113,036
Per Capita Income
$52,624
Median Family Income
$116,797

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$316,100
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.57%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
11.43%
In Labor Force
954

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.55%
Total with Degree
278

👥Demographics

Median Age
49.2 years
Avg Household Size
2.68 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Lyndeborough

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

Source: Hillsborough County Audit - AI Discovery (data as of August 2026)

Compare Lyndeborough with Other Towns

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