Raymond

Rockingham County•Seacoast Region•Population: 10,684

Overview

Raymond sits in central Rockingham County along Route 27 and Route 101, a rural crossroads town with several small lakes and ponds scattered across its landscape. The town's mix of farmland and forest has given way gradually to residential subdivisions in recent decades.

Onway Lake and several smaller ponds offer swimming, fishing, and boating close to home, while the town's small commercial strip along Route 27 covers basic retail and dining needs. Raymond's location keeps commutes to Manchester, Exeter, and Portsmouth manageable.

Housing in Raymond remains more affordable than the Seacoast towns to its east, drawing families and first-time buyers priced out of Exeter or Stratham. The town continues to see steady residential growth as commuters look for value within reach of both Manchester and the coast.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Affordable housing
•Lake access
•Central location
•Commuter-friendly

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Rural roads
•Small town center

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$22.96

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$14.17

Equalization ratio: 62%

Municipal

$4.60

Local School

$15.92

State Education

$1.59

County

$0.85

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	$22.96	$14.17	$4.60	$15.92	$1.59	$0.85

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$5,740	$478
$350,000	$8,036	$670
$500,000	$11,480	$957
$750,000	$17,220	$1,435
$1,000,000	$22,960	$1,913

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $22.96 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

80.5°F

Winter Avg High

37.6°F

Annual Snowfall

47.5 in

Annual Rainfall

49.3 in

Sunny Days/Year

266

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

65 mi

~77 min drive

Manchester

16 mi

~24 min drive

Portsmouth

30 mi

~41 min drive

Concord

31 mi

~39 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

8/10

Crime Rate

9.83/1,000

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

26/100

Trail Miles

16.9

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:6 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$91,520

Per Capita Income

$40,632

Median Family Income

$110,521

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$318,100

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

Homeownership Rate

82.48%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

3.81%

In Labor Force

6,223

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

14.87%

Total with Degree

1,180

👥Demographics

Median Age

42.6 years

Avg Household Size

2.52 people

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

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