Webster

Merrimack County•Merrimack Valley•Population: 1,913

Overview

Webster is a small, rural town in Merrimack County just west of Concord, with no traditional commercial center. The town's forested hills and farmland give it a quiet character despite its proximity to the state capital.

Webster's rural roads connect scattered residential neighborhoods, with the Blackwater River offering fishing and paddling. Most shopping and services require a drive into Concord or Hopkinton.

Housing in Webster remains affordable, drawing families and commuters who want rural space within a short drive of Concord's government and healthcare job market.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Near Concord
•Affordable
•Rural character
•Quiet

✗ Cons

•No downtown
•Limited services
•Small population

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$16.88

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$14.20

Equalization ratio: 84%

Municipal

$4.90

Local School

$9.00

State Education

$1.14

County

$1.84

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	$16.88	$14.20	$4.90	$9.00	$1.14	$1.84

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$4,220	$352
$350,000	$5,908	$492
$500,000	$8,440	$703
$750,000	$12,660	$1,055
$1,000,000	$16,880	$1,407

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.88 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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Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

86 mi

~105 min drive

Manchester

36 mi

~47 min drive

Portsmouth

78 mi

~96 min drive

Concord

16 mi

~28 min drive

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

31/100

Trail Miles

13.7

Boat Launches

State Parks

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:2

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$105,417

Per Capita Income

$41,882

Median Family Income

$111,189

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$279,600

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Homeownership Rate

95.35%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

0.42%

In Labor Force

1,191

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

18.75%

Total with Degree

279

👥Demographics

Median Age

44.4 years

Avg Household Size

2.61 people

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

Condo Communities in Webster

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

One condo association▼

🏢Pillsbury Lake Property Owners Association(154 units)

Median Income

$125k

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