Sandwich

Carroll County•Lakes Region•Population: 1,466

Overview

Sandwich is a large, rural town in Carroll County stretching from Squam Lake to the Sandwich Range in the White Mountains. The town's mix of lake and mountain terrain gives it one of the most varied landscapes among New Hampshire towns.

Squam Lake's shoreline offers boating and fishing, while the Sandwich Range Wilderness provides extensive hiking trails. The town's historic village center includes a general store and civic buildings serving the surrounding rural community.

Housing in Sandwich ranges from historic village homes to lakefront and mountain-view properties, drawing artists, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a quieter alternative to more developed Lakes Region towns.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Lake access
•Mountain wilderness
•Scenic beauty
•Historic village

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•Remote location
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$9.25

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$8.08

Equalization ratio: 87%

Municipal

$2.83

Local School

$4.57

State Education

$1.13

County

$0.72

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	$9.25	$8.08	$2.83	$4.57	$1.13	$0.72

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$2,313	$193
$350,000	$3,238	$270
$500,000	$4,625	$385
$750,000	$6,938	$578
$1,000,000	$9,250	$771

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $9.25 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

76.3°F

Winter Avg High

32°F

Annual Snowfall

63.8 in

Annual Rainfall

49.8 in

Sunny Days/Year

263

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

123 mi

~154 min drive

Manchester

73 mi

~96 min drive

Portsmouth

71 mi

~110 min drive

Concord

56 mi

~75 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

10/10

Crime Rate

3.41/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

58/100

Trail Miles

111.8

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:33 miles

XC Ski Trails:12 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$124,833

Per Capita Income

$91,430

Median Family Income

$125,577

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$378,600

Median Rent

$1,671/mo

Homeownership Rate

92.15%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

10.08%

In Labor Force

1,061

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

26.9%

Total with Degree

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