Newton

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 4,820

Overview

Newton is a small town on the Massachusetts border in Rockingham County, built around Country Pond, which anchors much of the town's recreational life. The town's rural character has gradually given way to residential subdivisions as commuters from the Boston area have moved north.

Country Pond offers swimming, fishing, and boating for residents, while a modest commercial presence along Route 108 covers basic shopping needs. Newton's proximity to the Massachusetts border and I-495 makes it a practical choice for commuters.

Housing in Newton tends toward single-family homes on modest lots, with prices reflecting the town's appeal to commuters working across the state line. The pond remains the town's primary recreational and social hub.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Pond access
•MA border
•Affordable
•Family-friendly

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Commuter town

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$16.77

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$15.95

Equalization ratio: 95%

Municipal

$2.91

Local School

$12.22

State Education

$1.07

County

$0.57

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	$16.77	$15.95	$2.91	$12.22	$1.07	$0.57

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,193	$349
$350,000	$5,870	$489
$500,000	$8,385	$699
$750,000	$12,578	$1,048
$1,000,000	$16,770	$1,398

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.77 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

80.9°F

Winter Avg High

38.6°F

Annual Snowfall

43.4 in

Annual Rainfall

49.7 in

Sunny Days/Year

262

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

45 mi

~62 min drive

Manchester

34 mi

~52 min drive

Portsmouth

28 mi

~40 min drive

Concord

49 mi

~68 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

3.73/1,000

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

24/100

Trail Miles

6.6

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:4

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$141,328

Per Capita Income

$61,314

Median Family Income

$140,078

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$384,800

Median Rent

$1,101/mo

Homeownership Rate

91.39%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.75%

In Labor Force

3,166

Work From Home

0.65%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

23.09%

Total with Degree

848

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.65%

👥Demographics

Median Age

47 years

Avg Household Size

2.69 people

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

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