New Ipswich

Hillsborough County•Monadnock Region•Population: 5,204

Overview

New Ipswich sits in the Monadnock foothills of southern Hillsborough County, near the Massachusetts border. The town's historic village center includes mill-era buildings along the Souhegan River, reflecting its 19th-century manufacturing past.

Barrett House, a Federal-era mansion preserved by Historic New England, and the surrounding conservation land give New Ipswich a strong connection to its colonial and early industrial history. The town's rural roads and forested hills offer hiking close to the Massachusetts border.

Housing in New Ipswich remains relatively affordable, drawing families and residents seeking small-town character in the Monadnock Region. The town's limited commercial development means most shopping trips head to Peterborough or across the state line.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Historic village
•Affordable
•Rural character
•Mountain proximity

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$17.03

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$15.43

Equalization ratio: 91%

Municipal

$2.65

Local School

$12.39

State Education

$1.04

County

$0.95

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	$17.03	$15.43	$2.65	$12.39	$1.04	$0.95

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,258	$355
$350,000	$5,961	$497
$500,000	$8,515	$710
$750,000	$12,773	$1,064
$1,000,000	$17,030	$1,419

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $17.03 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

77.6°F

Winter Avg High

34.8°F

Annual Snowfall

60.7 in

Annual Rainfall

50.5 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

66 mi

~94 min drive

Manchester

33 mi

~68 min drive

Portsmouth

84 mi

~116 min drive

Concord

49 mi

~87 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

3.84/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

32/100

Trail Miles

10.0

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$91,824

Per Capita Income

$41,094

Median Family Income

$99,948

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$294,000

Homeownership Rate

86.87%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.94%

In Labor Force

2,991

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

15.77%

Total with Degree

527

👥Demographics

Median Age

37.6 years

Avg Household Size

2.77 people

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

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