Sullivan

Cheshire Countyβ€’Monadnock Regionβ€’Population: 658

Overview

Sullivan is a small, rural town in Cheshire County near Keene, with forested hills and a modest population. The town has no significant commercial development.

Sullivan's proximity to Keene and Stoddard provides access to shopping and services, while the surrounding hills offer hiking and hunting. The town's low density keeps it quiet.

Housing in Sullivan remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want rural, Monadnock Region living close to Keene.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Near Keene
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Quiet

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 Sullivan.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$18.57
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$17.12
Equalization ratio: 92%
Municipal
$4.74
Local School
$10.85
State Education
$0.86
County
$2.12

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$18.57$17.12$4.74$10.85$0.86$2.12

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,643$387
$350,000$6,500$542
$500,000$9,285$774
$750,000$13,928$1,161
$1,000,000$18,570$1,548

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $18.57 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
76.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
33.4Β°F
Annual Snowfall
60.8 in
Annual Rainfall
49.6 in
Sunny Days/Year
263
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
110 mi
~141 min drive
Manchester
60 mi
~83 min drive
Portsmouth
102 mi
~133 min drive
Concord
46 mi
~73 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
11/100
Trail Miles
0.0
0
Boat Launches
2
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$97,250
Per Capita Income
$46,799
Median Family Income
$100,833

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$219,200
Median Rent
$990/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.41%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
0.73%
In Labor Force
413

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.18%
Total with Degree
77

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Sullivan with Other Towns

See how Sullivan stacks up against other NH communities.