New Hampton

Belknap County•Lakes Region•Population: 2,377

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Overview

New Hampton is a small town in Belknap County near the southern edge of the Lakes Region, home to the New Hampton School, a private secondary school with a large rural campus. The town's farmland and forested hills give it a classic rural New Hampshire character.

The New Hampton School anchors much of the town's cultural and economic activity, while nearby lakes including Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam are a short drive away. The town's small downtown includes a handful of local businesses serving the school and surrounding community.

Housing in New Hampton ranges from historic village homes to rural properties, drawing families connected to the school and residents seeking Lakes Region proximity at a more affordable price than lakefront towns.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Private school
•Near Lakes Region
•Rural character
•Affordable

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Small population
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$13.96

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$11.36

Equalization ratio: 81%

Municipal

$4.83

Local School

$6.97

State Education

$1.17

County

$0.99

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	$13.96	$11.36	$4.83	$6.97	$1.17	$0.99

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,490	$291
$350,000	$4,886	$407
$500,000	$6,980	$582
$750,000	$10,470	$873
$1,000,000	$13,960	$1,163

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.96 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

78.9°F

Winter Avg High

34°F

Annual Snowfall

62.4 in

Annual Rainfall

49.4 in

Sunny Days/Year

261

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

100 mi

~114 min drive

Manchester

50 mi

~57 min drive

Portsmouth

91 mi

~106 min drive

Concord

32 mi

~36 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

5.05/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

34/100

Trail Miles

7.3

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:2 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$73,971

Per Capita Income

$37,728

Median Family Income

$96,014

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$322,600

Median Rent

$797/mo

Homeownership Rate

84.25%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.19%

In Labor Force

1,253

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

20.95%

Total with Degree

461

👥Demographics

Median Age

51.1 years

Avg Household Size

2.55 people

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

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