Tilton

Belknap County•Lakes Region•Population: 3,962

Overview

Tilton sits at the southern gateway to the Lakes Region in Belknap County, where I-93 meets Route 3 and a cluster of outlet shopping and retail centers. The town's commercial strip serves both residents and travelers heading north toward Laconia and Winnipesaukee.

Downtown Tilton retains a small historic center along the Winnipesaukee River, distinct from the highway commercial corridor, including the Tilton School and several older mill buildings. The town's location makes it a convenient stop for Lakes Region visitors.

Housing in Tilton remains relatively affordable, drawing families and commuters who want Lakes Region proximity with easy highway access. The town's mix of retail and residential development gives it a more commercial character than many of its rural neighbors.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Highway access
•Outlet shopping
•Affordable
•Lakes Region gateway

✗ Cons

•Commercial sprawl
•Highway traffic
•Limited character

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$11.29

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$10.33

Equalization ratio: 92%

Municipal

$3.18

Local School

$6.06

State Education

$1.19

County

$0.86

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	$11.29	$10.33	$3.18	$6.06	$1.19	$0.86

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$2,823	$235
$350,000	$3,951	$329
$500,000	$5,645	$470
$750,000	$8,468	$706
$1,000,000	$11,290	$941

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $11.29 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

33.9°F

Annual Snowfall

56.7 in

Annual Rainfall

47.8 in

Sunny Days/Year

264

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

94 mi

~107 min drive

Manchester

44 mi

~49 min drive

Portsmouth

86 mi

~99 min drive

Concord

26 mi

~29 min drive

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

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

1/10

Crime Rate

39.87/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

16/100

Trail Miles

2.1

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:4 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$64,577

Per Capita Income

$37,048

Median Family Income

$89,509

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$193,000

Median Rent

$935/mo

Homeownership Rate

66.02%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.66%

In Labor Force

2,224

Work From Home

1.22%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

16.58%

Total with Degree

525

🚗Commute

Work From Home

1.22%

👥Demographics

Median Age

47.2 years

Avg Household Size

2.31 people

Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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