Nottingham

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 5,229

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Overview

Nottingham is a rural town in Rockingham County, home to much of Pawtuckaway State Park and its network of hiking trails, camping sites, and the distinctive Pawtuckaway Mountains. The park's presence has kept large portions of the town forested and protected from development.

Pawtuckaway Lake offers swimming, fishing, and boating within the state park, drawing both residents and visitors throughout the warmer months. Nottingham's town center remains small, with most retail and dining trips made to nearby Raymond or Epping.

Housing in Nottingham tends toward larger, wooded lots, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to the state park. The town's rural character and limited commercial development keep it quieter than many neighboring Rockingham County communities.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•State park access
•Lake recreation
•Rural character
•Hiking trails

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Rural roads

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$13.20

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$12.96

Equalization ratio: 98%

Municipal

$2.30

Local School

$9.37

State Education

$1.00

County

$0.53

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	$13.20	$12.96	$2.30	$9.37	$1.00	$0.53

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,300	$275
$350,000	$4,620	$385
$500,000	$6,600	$550
$750,000	$9,900	$825
$1,000,000	$13,200	$1,100

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.20 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

80.3°F

Winter Avg High

37.1°F

Annual Snowfall

49.1 in

Annual Rainfall

49.9 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

72 mi

~90 min drive

Manchester

24 mi

~37 min drive

Portsmouth

23 mi

~45 min drive

Concord

39 mi

~52 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

3.63/1,000

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

53/100

Trail Miles

39.4

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:12 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:4

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$96,047

Per Capita Income

$46,150

Median Family Income

$114,088

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$375,200

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

Homeownership Rate

90.26%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

2.25%

In Labor Force

2,695

Work From Home

0.7%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

25.95%

Total with Degree

1,022

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.7%

👥Demographics

Median Age

40.8 years

Avg Household Size

2.59 people

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

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