Whitefield

Coos Countyβ€’North Countryβ€’Population: 2,490

Overview

Whitefield is a small North Country town in Coos County, known for its historic Main Street and proximity to the Mountain View Grand Resort, one of the region's grand 19th-century mountain hotels. The town's setting offers sweeping views of the Presidential Range and Dalton Mountain.

Whitefield's downtown includes a small airport, civic buildings, and local businesses serving the surrounding rural area. The town's proximity to Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods, and other White Mountains attractions makes it a convenient base for exploring the region.

Housing in Whitefield remains affordable relative to more developed White Mountains towns, drawing families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts. The town's small size and mountain views give it a classic North Country character.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Mountain views
  • β€’Affordable
  • β€’Historic hotel nearby
  • β€’Central location

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Remote location
  • β€’Limited jobs
  • β€’Harsh winters

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.21
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.93
Equalization ratio: 92%
Municipal
$5.31
Local School
$7.33
State Education
$1.07
County
$2.50

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$16.21$14.93$5.31$7.33$1.07$2.50

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,053$338
$350,000$5,674$473
$500,000$8,105$675
$750,000$12,158$1,013
$1,000,000$16,210$1,351

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.21 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
161 mi
~189 min drive
Manchester
111 mi
~131 min drive
Portsmouth
152 mi
~180 min drive
Concord
93 mi
~110 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
32/100
Trail Miles
27.3
0
Boat Launches
3
00

Winter & Camping

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

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$57,993
Per Capita Income
$32,093
Median Family Income
$76,429

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$201,200
Median Rent
$868/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.79%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
4.12%
In Labor Force
1,214
Work From Home
0.35%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
Total with Degree
248

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
0.35%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

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

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