Randolph

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 328

Overview

Randolph is a small White Mountains town in Coos County at the base of the northern Presidential Range, with a long tradition tied to hiking and mountaineering clubs. The town's forested setting and mountain access give it an outdoor-focused identity despite its very small population.

The Randolph Mountain Club maintains an extensive network of hiking trails into the Presidentials, drawing serious hikers throughout the year. The town's proximity to Gorham and Jefferson provides access to basic services.

Housing in Randolph remains limited and reflects the town's small, hiking-oriented community, drawing outdoor enthusiasts who value direct access to the northern Presidential Range.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Presidential Range access
  • β€’Hiking trails
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Mountain club community

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Very small population
  • β€’Remote location
  • β€’Limited services

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$10.98
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$10.76
Equalization ratio: 98%
Municipal
$3.63
Local School
$4.00
State Education
$1.03
County
$2.32

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$10.98$10.76$3.63$4.00$1.03$2.32

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$2,745$229
$350,000$3,843$320
$500,000$5,490$458
$750,000$8,235$686
$1,000,000$10,980$915

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $10.98 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
73.7Β°F
Winter Avg High
29.6Β°F
Annual Snowfall
114.1 in
Annual Rainfall
56.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
244
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
171 mi
~209 min drive
Manchester
122 mi
~151 min drive
Portsmouth
110 mi
~187 min drive
Concord
104 mi
~130 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
51/100
Trail Miles
106.0
0
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:28 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$95,556
Per Capita Income
$58,853
Median Family Income
$117,639

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$264,800
Median Rent
$956/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.09%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
4.17%
In Labor Force
192
Work From Home
3.93%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.75%
Total with Degree
126

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
3.93%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

Median Age
59.4 years
Avg Household Size
2.03 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) β€’ Census Data Year: 2022 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

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