Springfield

Sullivan Countyβ€’Upper Valleyβ€’Population: 1,259

Overview

Springfield is a small, rural town in Sullivan County near Lake Sunapee and Mount Kearsarge, with forested hills and several small ponds. The town has no significant commercial development.

Springfield's proximity to Sunapee and New London provides access to lake and mountain recreation, while the town's rural roads connect scattered residential neighborhoods. Most shopping trips require driving to nearby towns.

Housing in Springfield remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want Sunapee-region access without premium lakefront prices.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Near Sunapee
  • β€’Mountain proximity
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Rural character

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’No downtown
  • β€’Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$13.75
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.19
Equalization ratio: 103%
Municipal
$2.98
Local School
$7.96
State Education
$0.96
County
$1.85

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.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$13.75$14.19$2.98$7.96$0.96$1.85

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,438$287
$350,000$4,813$401
$500,000$6,875$573
$750,000$10,313$859
$1,000,000$13,750$1,146

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $13.75 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
75.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
31.5Β°F
Annual Snowfall
69.6 in
Annual Rainfall
47.7 in
Sunny Days/Year
257
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
107 mi
~124 min drive
Manchester
57 mi
~67 min drive
Portsmouth
99 mi
~116 min drive
Concord
44 mi
~56 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
10/10
Crime Rate
4.77/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ β€’ Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
50/100
Trail Miles
41.9
0
Boat Launches
4
State Parks
2
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$95,833
Per Capita Income
$43,011
Median Family Income
$96,667

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$314,500
Median Rent
$583/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.8%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
2.5%
In Labor Force
520

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.27%
Total with Degree
216

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Springfield with Other Towns

See how Springfield stacks up against other NH communities.