Rindge

Cheshire County•Monadnock Region•Population: 6,476

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Overview

Rindge is a small town in the Monadnock Region of Cheshire County, home to Franklin Pierce University and several lakes including Lake Contoocook. The town's rural character and college presence give it a quieter, smaller-scale feel than the university towns of the Upper Valley.

Franklin Pierce University anchors much of the town's economic and cultural activity, while the surrounding lakes and conservation land provide swimming, fishing, and hiking. Rindge's proximity to Mount Monadnock and the broader Monadnock Region makes it a base for outdoor recreation as well.

Housing in Rindge remains relatively affordable, drawing families, retirees, and those connected to the university. The town's rural setting and lake access appeal to residents seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle within the Monadnock Region.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•College town
•Lake access
•Affordable
•Mountain proximity

✗ Cons

•Limited jobs
•Small town
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$13.79

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$13.62

Equalization ratio: 99%

Municipal

$2.44

Local School

$8.36

State Education

$0.98

County

$2.01

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	$13.79	$13.62	$2.44	$8.36	$0.98	$2.01

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,448	$287
$350,000	$4,827	$402
$500,000	$6,895	$575
$750,000	$10,343	$862
$1,000,000	$13,790	$1,149

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.79 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

77°F

Winter Avg High

34.3°F

Annual Snowfall

59.5 in

Annual Rainfall

48.7 in

Sunny Days/Year

267

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

73 mi

~107 min drive

Manchester

51 mi

~86 min drive

Portsmouth

91 mi

~128 min drive

Concord

55 mi

~94 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

6.79/1,000

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

49/100

Trail Miles

38.6

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:18 miles

XC Ski Trails:7 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$97,794

Per Capita Income

$37,392

Median Family Income

$114,047

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$291,900

Median Rent

$931/mo

Homeownership Rate

86.76%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.54%

In Labor Force

3,055

Work From Home

0.37%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

18.53%

Total with Degree

741

🚗Commute

Work From Home

0.37%

👥Demographics

Median Age

35.8 years

Avg Household Size

2.76 people

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

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