Wilmot

Merrimack CountyUpper ValleyPopulation: 1,407

Overview

Wilmot is a small, rural town in Merrimack County near Ragged Mountain and the Lake Sunapee region. The town's forested hills and modest village center give it a quiet, outdoor-oriented character.

Ragged Mountain offers skiing and mountain biking, while Wilmot's proximity to Andover and New London provides access to shopping and services. The town's small population keeps development limited.

Housing in Wilmot remains relatively affordable, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts who want Sunapee-region access without premium prices.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ski access
  • Rural character
  • Affordable
  • Near Sunapee

Cons

  • Limited services
  • Small population
  • Remote location

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.09
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$16.33
Equalization ratio: 101%
Municipal
$4.76
Local School
$8.98
State Education
$0.89
County
$1.46

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$16.09$16.33$4.76$8.98$0.89$1.46

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,023$335
$350,000$5,632$469
$500,000$8,045$670
$750,000$12,068$1,006
$1,000,000$16,090$1,341

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.09 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
102 mi
~119 min drive
Manchester
52 mi
~62 min drive
Portsmouth
94 mi
~111 min drive
Concord
29 mi
~50 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
40/100
Trail Miles
26.5
0
Boat Launches
3
State Parks
1
0

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:8 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$110,917
Per Capita Income
$55,482
Median Family Income
$120,972

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$315,500
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.21%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
0.87%
In Labor Force
924

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.56%
Total with Degree
362

👥Demographics

Median Age
46.9 years
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Wilmot

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

One condo association

Source: Merrimack County Audit - AI Discovery (data as of August 2026)

Compare Wilmot with Other Towns

See how Wilmot stacks up against other NH communities.