Piermont

Grafton CountyUpper ValleyPopulation: 769

Overview

Piermont is a Connecticut River Valley town in Grafton County, with farmland and forested hills reflecting the broader Upper Valley landscape. The town has no significant commercial center of its own.

Piermont's proximity to Haverhill and Woodsville provides access to shopping and services, while the Connecticut River offers fishing and paddling. The town's small population keeps development minimal.

Housing in Piermont remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want rural, river-valley living in the Upper Valley.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • River valley setting
  • Affordable
  • Rural character
  • Quiet

Cons

  • Limited services
  • No downtown
  • Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$22.46
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.33
Equalization ratio: 64%
Municipal
$6.21
Local School
$13.53
State Education
$1.42
County
$1.30

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$22.46$14.33$6.21$13.53$1.42$1.30

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$5,615$468
$350,000$7,861$655
$500,000$11,230$936
$750,000$16,845$1,404
$1,000,000$22,460$1,872

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $22.46 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
78.1°F
Winter Avg High
33.4°F
Annual Snowfall
59.3 in
Annual Rainfall
43.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
249
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
155 mi
~174 min drive
Manchester
105 mi
~116 min drive
Portsmouth
147 mi
~166 min drive
Concord
76 mi
~102 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
35/100
Trail Miles
13.7
0
Boat Launches
5
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:5 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$88,438
Per Capita Income
$48,521
Median Family Income
$98,510

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$285,900
Median Rent
$927/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.64%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.81%
In Labor Force
460
Work From Home
1.81%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.87%
Total with Degree
125

🚗Commute

Work From Home
1.81%

👥Demographics

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

Compare Piermont with Other Towns

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