Marlow

Cheshire Countyβ€’Monadnock Regionβ€’Population: 749

Overview

Marlow is a small, rural town in Cheshire County near Stoddard, with forested hills and several small ponds. The town has no significant commercial development.

Marlow's ponds offer swimming and fishing, while the town's proximity to Keene and Newport provides access to shopping and services. The town's low density keeps it quiet.

Housing in Marlow remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want rural, Monadnock Region living.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Pond access
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Quiet

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’No downtown
  • β€’Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$18.87
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$18.93
Equalization ratio: 100%
Municipal
$5.74
Local School
$10.13
State Education
$1.06
County
$1.94

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$18.87$18.93$5.74$10.13$1.06$1.94

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,718$393
$350,000$6,605$550
$500,000$9,435$786
$750,000$14,153$1,179
$1,000,000$18,870$1,573

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $18.87 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
76.6Β°F
Winter Avg High
33Β°F
Annual Snowfall
70.7 in
Annual Rainfall
51.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
264
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
108 mi
~139 min drive
Manchester
58 mi
~82 min drive
Portsmouth
100 mi
~131 min drive
Concord
44 mi
~71 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
2.67/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ β€’ Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
26/100
Trail Miles
3.5
0
Boat Launches
3
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:4 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$103,333
Per Capita Income
$40,871
Median Family Income
$114,875

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$252,800
Median Rent
$932/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.85%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
0.82%
In Labor Force
368

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.56%
Total with Degree
83

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

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