Washington

Sullivan County•Upper Valley•Population: 1,192

Overview

Washington is a small, rural town in Sullivan County between the Monadnock and Sunapee regions, with forested hills and several small lakes. The town's historic village center includes some of the oldest surviving town buildings in the state.

Washington's lakes offer swimming and fishing, while the surrounding hills provide hiking. The town's small population and historic character keep development limited, with most services requiring a drive to Hillsborough or Newport.

Housing in Washington remains affordable, drawing families and retirees who want quiet, historic New England living between two popular recreational regions.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Historic village
•Lake access
•Affordable
•Quiet

✗ Cons

•Limited services
•No downtown
•Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$15.95

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$11.82

Equalization ratio: 74%

Municipal

$5.75

Local School

$6.34

State Education

$1.23

County

$2.63

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	$15.95	$11.82	$5.75	$6.34	$1.23	$2.63

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$3,988	$332
$350,000	$5,583	$465
$500,000	$7,975	$665
$750,000	$11,963	$997
$1,000,000	$15,950	$1,329

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $15.95 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

75°F

Winter Avg High

31.3°F

Annual Snowfall

73.5 in

Annual Rainfall

51 in

Sunny Days/Year

262

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

98 mi

~126 min drive

Manchester

48 mi

~68 min drive

Portsmouth

90 mi

~118 min drive

Concord

35 mi

~58 min drive

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

40/100

Trail Miles

31.6

Boat Launches

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:7 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$84,886

Per Capita Income

$50,113

Median Family Income

$101,538

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$269,000

Median Rent

$963/mo

Homeownership Rate

92.25%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

1.12%

In Labor Force

536

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

24.57%

Total with Degree

215

👥Demographics

Median Age

55.8 years

Avg Household Size

2.52 people

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

Condo Communities in Washington

one registered condo association — offering active low-maintenance living options.

One condo association▼

🏢Lake Ashuelot Estates Association(200 units)

Median Income

$59k

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