Northwood

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 4,641

Overview

Northwood is a rural town in Rockingham County known locally for its cluster of antique shops along Route 4, sometimes called "Antique Alley." Several small lakes, including Bow Lake and Northwood Lake, provide swimming and boating close to the town's rural roads.

The antique shops draw a steady stream of visitors and collectors, giving Northwood a modest tourism economy alongside its residential base. The town's lakes and surrounding forest support a quieter, more recreational lifestyle away from the Route 4 corridor.

Housing in Northwood ranges from lake cottages to inland rural homes, with prices varying based on proximity to water. The town draws antique enthusiasts, lake-lovers, and families seeking a rural setting within reach of Concord and the Seacoast.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Lake access
•Antique shops
•Rural character
•Affordable

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Route 4 traffic
•Small commercial base

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$11.91

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$11.68

Equalization ratio: 98%

Municipal

$2.01

Local School

$8.46

State Education

$0.92

County

$0.52

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	$11.91	$11.68	$2.01	$8.46	$0.92	$0.52

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$2,978	$248
$350,000	$4,169	$347
$500,000	$5,955	$496
$750,000	$8,933	$744
$1,000,000	$11,910	$993

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $11.91 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

79.2°F

Winter Avg High

35.4°F

Annual Snowfall

55.1 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

73 mi

~98 min drive

Manchester

25 mi

~45 min drive

Portsmouth

24 mi

~45 min drive

Concord

22 mi

~43 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

6.25/1,000

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

47/100

Trail Miles

29.5

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:15 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:5

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$122,294

Per Capita Income

$44,875

Median Family Income

$131,136

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$342,600

Median Rent

$743/mo

Homeownership Rate

90.85%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

In Labor Force

2,843

Work From Home

0.72%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

22.16%

Total with Degree

764

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.72%

👥Demographics

Median Age

43.5 years

Avg Household Size

2.62 people

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

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