Rumney

Grafton CountyWhite MountainsPopulation: 1,498

Overview

Rumney is a small town in Grafton County near Plymouth, known among rock climbers as home to one of the premier climbing destinations in the Northeast. The town's forested hills and the Baker River give it a scenic, outdoor-oriented character.

Rumney's cliffs draw climbers from across the region, while the Baker River offers fishing and paddling closer to the village center. The town's small commercial presence serves the surrounding rural community and visiting climbers.

Housing in Rumney remains affordable, drawing outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, and families who want White Mountains-area access near Plymouth.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rock climbing
  • River access
  • Affordable
  • Near Plymouth

Cons

  • Limited services
  • Small population
  • Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$14.50
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$12.15
Equalization ratio: 84%
Municipal
$3.69
Local School
$8.79
State Education
$1.01
County
$1.01

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.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$14.50$12.15$3.69$8.79$1.01$1.01

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,625$302
$350,000$5,075$423
$500,000$7,250$604
$750,000$10,875$906
$1,000,000$14,500$1,208

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.50 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°F
Winter Avg High
33.2°F
Annual Snowfall
68.1 in
Annual Rainfall
50.8 in
Sunny Days/Year
258
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
117 mi
~137 min drive
Manchester
67 mi
~79 min drive
Portsmouth
109 mi
~129 min drive
Concord
50 mi
~59 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
33/100
Trail Miles
33.1
0
Boat Launches
2
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:25 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$58,750
Per Capita Income
$35,248
Median Family Income
$83,875

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$240,900
Median Rent
$739/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.57%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.12%
In Labor Force
710

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.23%
Total with Degree
183

👥Demographics

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

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