Stewartstown

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 813

Overview

Stewartstown is a North Country town in Coos County near the Vermont border and the Connecticut Lakes region. The town's remote, forested setting reflects the sparse population typical of the far North Country.

Stewartstown's proximity to Colebrook provides access to regional services, while the surrounding forests support hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. The town's small population keeps development minimal.

Housing in Stewartstown remains among the most affordable in the state, reflecting the North Country's remote location and lower cost of living. The town draws outdoor enthusiasts and value-seekers.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Very affordable
  • β€’Wilderness access
  • β€’Hunting and fishing
  • β€’Rural character

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Very remote
  • β€’Limited jobs
  • β€’Harsh winters

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$15.66
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$12.51
Equalization ratio: 80%
Municipal
$2.39
Local School
$9.22
State Education
$1.10
County
$2.95

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$15.66$12.51$2.39$9.22$1.10$2.95

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,915$326
$350,000$5,481$457
$500,000$7,830$653
$750,000$11,745$979
$1,000,000$15,660$1,305

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $15.66 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
74Β°F
Winter Avg High
29Β°F
Annual Snowfall
83.6 in
Annual Rainfall
47.5 in
Sunny Days/Year
228
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
213 mi
~272 min drive
Manchester
163 mi
~214 min drive
Portsmouth
182 mi
~247 min drive
Concord
146 mi
~193 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
51/100
Trail Miles
76.5
0
Boat Launches
4
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:52 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$51,823
Per Capita Income
$27,288
Median Family Income
$46,250

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$147,300
Median Rent
$431/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.09%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
5.18%
In Labor Force
521

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.21%
Total with Degree
82

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Stewartstown with Other Towns

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