Shelburne

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 353

Overview

Shelburne is a small North Country town in Coos County along the Androscoggin River, near Gorham and the Maine border. The town's forested hills and river valley setting give it a scenic, rural character.

The Androscoggin River offers fishing and paddling, while Shelburne's proximity to Gorham provides access to White Mountains recreation and basic services. The town's small population keeps development minimal.

Housing in Shelburne remains affordable, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and families who want White Mountains access near the Maine border.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’River access
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Mountain proximity
  • β€’Rural character

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Remote location
  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$20.21
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$12.69
Equalization ratio: 63%
Municipal
$6.36
Local School
$8.52
State Education
$1.57
County
$3.76

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$20.21$12.69$6.36$8.52$1.57$3.76

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$5,053$421
$350,000$7,074$590
$500,000$10,105$842
$750,000$15,158$1,263
$1,000,000$20,210$1,684

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $20.21 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
76.1Β°F
Winter Avg High
31.7Β°F
Annual Snowfall
102 in
Annual Rainfall
53.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
257
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
183 mi
~225 min drive
Manchester
133 mi
~167 min drive
Portsmouth
132 mi
~167 min drive
Concord
116 mi
~147 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
47/100
Trail Miles
81.5
0
Boat Launches
3
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:10 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$89,375
Per Capita Income
$50,785
Median Family Income
$102,656

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$261,700
Median Rent
$926/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.4%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
3.42%
In Labor Force
292
Work From Home
0.72%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.33%
Total with Degree
67

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
0.72%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Shelburne with Other Towns

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