Newfields

Rockingham CountySeacoast RegionPopulation: 1,769

Overview

Newfields is a small rural town in Rockingham County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Preserved farmland, orchards, and quiet Merrimack River corridors
  • Short drive to Exeter and Portsmouth for dining and entertainment
  • Downtown conservation area keeps the town green and walkable

Cons

  • Almost no retail or grocery offerings inside the town limits
  • Strict zoning means limited options for denser housing

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.95
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$15.03
Equalization ratio: 89%
Municipal
$2.80
Local School
$12.42
State Education
$1.10
County
$0.63

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$16.95$15.03$2.80$12.42$1.10$0.63

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,238$353
$350,000$5,933$494
$500,000$8,475$706
$750,000$12,713$1,059
$1,000,000$16,950$1,413

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.95 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
80.6°F
Winter Avg High
38.1°F
Annual Snowfall
44.1 in
Annual Rainfall
49.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
262
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
55 mi
~74 min drive
Manchester
30 mi
~38 min drive
Portsmouth
12 mi
~28 min drive
Concord
46 mi
~54 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
2.83/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
22/100
Trail Miles
14.6
0
Boat Launches
1
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:3 miles
XC Ski Trails:2 miles
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Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$184,688
Per Capita Income
$72,195
Median Family Income
$195,128

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$582,900
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
Homeownership Rate
95.6%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.54%
In Labor Force
1,236
Work From Home
2.21%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.76%
Total with Degree
471

🚗Commute

Work From Home
2.21%

👥Demographics

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

Compare Newfields with Other Towns

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