Milan

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 1,358

Overview

Milan is a small North Country town in Coos County near Berlin, with forested hills and the Androscoggin River. The town's rural character and proximity to the White Mountains give it an outdoor-oriented identity.

Milan's location provides access to snowmobiling and hiking trails throughout the North Country, while the town's proximity to Berlin offers basic shopping and services. The Androscoggin River offers fishing and paddling.

Housing in Milan remains among the most affordable in the state, reflecting the North Country's overall lower cost of living. The town draws outdoor enthusiasts and value-seekers.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Very affordable
  • β€’Snowmobile trails
  • β€’River access
  • β€’Rural character

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Remote location
  • β€’Limited jobs
  • β€’Harsh winters

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$14.66
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.56
Equalization ratio: 99%
Municipal
$2.00
Local School
$9.28
State Education
$0.95
County
$2.43

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$14.66$14.56$2.00$9.28$0.95$2.43

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,665$305
$350,000$5,131$428
$500,000$7,330$611
$750,000$10,995$916
$1,000,000$14,660$1,222

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.66 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.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
74.8Β°F
Winter Avg High
29.5Β°F
Annual Snowfall
82.3 in
Annual Rainfall
44.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
243
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
189 mi
~239 min drive
Manchester
139 mi
~181 min drive
Portsmouth
123 mi
~205 min drive
Concord
122 mi
~161 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
55/100
Trail Miles
93.6
0
Boat Launches
3
State Parks
3
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:24 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$70,750
Per Capita Income
$36,583
Median Family Income
$68,750

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$205,600
Median Rent
$856/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.12%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
0.43%
In Labor Force
704
Work From Home
0.43%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.41%
Total with Degree
123

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
0.43%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Milan with Other Towns

See how Milan stacks up against other NH communities.