Wentworth

Grafton Countyβ€’White Mountainsβ€’Population: 845

Overview

Wentworth is a small, rural town in Grafton County along the Baker River, near Rumney and the White Mountains. The town's forested hills and farmland give it a quiet, outdoor-oriented character.

The Baker River offers fishing and paddling, while Wentworth's proximity to Rumney and Plymouth provides access to climbing, hiking, and shopping. The town's small population keeps development limited.

Housing in Wentworth remains affordable, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who want White Mountains-area access at a low cost.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’River access
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Near Plymouth

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 Wentworth.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$28.54
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.38
Equalization ratio: 50%
Municipal
$10.49
Local School
$14.57
State Education
$1.59
County
$1.89

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$28.54$14.38$10.49$14.57$1.59$1.89

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$7,135$595
$350,000$9,989$832
$500,000$14,270$1,189
$750,000$21,405$1,784
$1,000,000$28,540$2,378

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $28.54 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.

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
126 mi
~149 min drive
Manchester
76 mi
~91 min drive
Portsmouth
118 mi
~140 min drive
Concord
58 mi
~70 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
41/100
Trail Miles
38.0
0
Boat Launches
1
State Parks
3
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:19 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:3

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$87,143
Per Capita Income
$43,326
Median Family Income
$96,875

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$264,200
Median Rent
$750/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.44%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

In Labor Force
530

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.45%
Total with Degree
183

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

Compare Wentworth with Other Towns

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