Tamworth

Carroll County•Lakes Region•Population: 2,812

Overview

Tamworth sits in the foothills of the White Mountains in Carroll County, near Mount Chocorua, one of the most photographed peaks in New England. The town includes several small villages, including Tamworth Village and Chocorua, each with its own historic character.

The Tamworth Distilling and the historic Barnstormers Theatre give the town a small but notable cultural presence, while the surrounding mountains and the Bearcamp River draw hikers and paddlers. Chocorua Lake offers one of the region's most scenic swimming spots.

Housing in Tamworth ranges from modest village homes to mountain-view properties, drawing artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees. The town's small size and mountain scenery give it an outsized cultural reputation relative to its population.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Mountain views
•Cultural scene
•Lake access
•Scenic beauty

✗ Cons

•Remote location
•Limited jobs
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$14.78

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$13.42

Equalization ratio: 91%

Municipal

$3.37

Local School

$9.59

State Education

$1.09

County

$0.73

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	$14.78	$13.42	$3.37	$9.59	$1.09	$0.73

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,695	$308
$350,000	$5,173	$431
$500,000	$7,390	$616
$750,000	$11,085	$924
$1,000,000	$14,780	$1,232

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.78 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

78.6°F

Winter Avg High

33.5°F

Annual Snowfall

71 in

Annual Rainfall

51.9 in

Sunny Days/Year

261

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

121 mi

~168 min drive

Manchester

80 mi

~111 min drive

Portsmouth

68 mi

~105 min drive

Concord

62 mi

~90 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

9/10

Crime Rate

6.76/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

61/100

Trail Miles

85.6

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:38 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:4

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$61,094

Per Capita Income

$29,846

Median Family Income

$77,026

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$288,900

Median Rent

$815/mo

Homeownership Rate

65.45%

💼Employment

In Labor Force

1,500

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

32.22%

Total with Degree

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