Wilton

Hillsborough County•Merrimack Valley•Population: 3,896

Overview

Wilton is a small mill town in Hillsborough County along the Souhegan River, with a compact downtown built around former textile and lumber mills. The town sits between Milford and the Monadnock Region, giving it access to both areas' job markets.

The Souhegan River runs through the center of town, and Wilton's downtown includes the historic Wilton Town Hall Theatre, a restored performance venue. The surrounding countryside offers hiking and rural scenery typical of the region.

Housing in Wilton remains more affordable than Milford or Amherst, drawing families and first-time buyers who want small-town character within commuting distance of Nashua and the Monadnock Region.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•Affordable
•Historic theater
•River access
•Central location

✗ Cons

•Limited jobs
•Mill town past
•Small downtown

Cost of Owning Here

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

2025 Local Tax Rate

$26.98

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$18.94

Equalization ratio: 70%

Municipal

$8.65

Local School

$15.60

State Education

$1.48

County

$1.25

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	$26.98	$18.94	$8.65	$15.60	$1.48	$1.25

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$6,745	$562
$350,000	$9,443	$787
$500,000	$13,490	$1,124
$750,000	$20,235	$1,686
$1,000,000	$26,980	$2,248

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $26.98 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

79.9°F

Winter Avg High

36.5°F

Annual Snowfall

54.5 in

Annual Rainfall

51.4 in

Sunny Days/Year

267

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

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

56 mi

~90 min drive

Manchester

21 mi

~46 min drive

Portsmouth

66 mi

~100 min drive

Concord

37 mi

~66 min drive

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

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

28/100

Trail Miles

24.6

000

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:6 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$89,274

Per Capita Income

$46,915

Median Family Income

$115,410

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$324,400

Median Rent

$1,095/mo

Homeownership Rate

79.95%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

6.05%

In Labor Force

2,247

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

22.84%

Total with Degree

701

👥Demographics

Median Age

47 years

Avg Household Size

2.31 people

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

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