Newport

Sullivan County•Upper Valley•Population: 6,299

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Overview

Newport is the county seat of Sullivan County, built along the Sugar River in the western part of the state near the Vermont border. The town's historic downtown, centered on a traditional town common, reflects its role as a regional commercial and government center.

Newport's mills once processed textiles and other goods powered by the Sugar River, and several of those buildings remain part of the downtown streetscape today. The town serves as a hub for surrounding rural communities, with a modest but functional retail and service base.

Housing in Newport is generally more affordable than in the Upper Valley to the north, drawing families and retirees looking for small-town New Hampshire living. The town's role as a county seat provides a steadier base of government employment than many similarly sized communities.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•County seat
•Affordable
•River access
•Historic downtown

✗ Cons

•Limited jobs
•Remote location
•Modest amenities

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$25.09

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$20.57

Equalization ratio: 82%

Municipal

$7.97

Local School

$13.61

State Education

$1.24

County

$2.27

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	$25.09	$20.57	$7.97	$13.61	$1.24	$2.27

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$6,273	$523
$350,000	$8,782	$732
$500,000	$12,545	$1,045
$750,000	$18,818	$1,568
$1,000,000	$25,090	$2,091

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $25.09 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

76.3°F

Winter Avg High

32.2°F

Annual Snowfall

65.7 in

Annual Rainfall

47.1 in

Sunny Days/Year

259

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

113 mi

~138 min drive

Manchester

63 mi

~80 min drive

Portsmouth

104 mi

~129 min drive

Concord

49 mi

~70 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

4/10

Crime Rate

18.26/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program - Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

26/100

Trail Miles

31.3

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:10 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$74,263

Per Capita Income

$35,988

Median Family Income

$92,537

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$171,000

Median Rent

$977/mo

Homeownership Rate

59.69%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

3.01%

In Labor Force

3,447

Work From Home

0.48%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

20.58%

Total with Degree

995

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.48%

👥Demographics

Median Age

45 years

Avg Household Size

2.51 people

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

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