Cost of homeownership in New Hampshire
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Rockingham County$424,100
- 2.Hillsborough County$356,200
- 3.Carroll County$315,800
- 4.Strafford County$300,200
- 5.Merrimack County$297,600
- 6.Belknap County$295,900
- 7.Grafton County$273,100
- 8.Cheshire County$238,800
- 9.Sullivan County$211,400
- 10.Coos County$157,900
Most affordable counties
- 1.Coos County17.9%
- 2.Carroll County18.4%
- 3.Grafton County19.3%
- 4.Cheshire County19.7%
- 5.Belknap County19.7%
- 6.Sullivan County19.7%
- 7.Hillsborough County19.8%
- 8.Merrimack County20.0%
- 9.Rockingham County20.2%
- 10.Strafford County20.2%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI, state-level avg.
All counties in New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a home in New Hampshire?
Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in New Hampshire is $287,100, with median annual property tax around $5,531. Your actual cost depends on county and property.
What is the property tax in New Hampshire?
Property tax rates vary by county. New Hampshire's state average sits at roughly $5,531 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.
How fast are home prices appreciating in New Hampshire?
FHFA House Price Index data shows New Hampshire appreciating 3.6% over the last year and 57.2% over the last five years.
Is homeownership high in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's homeownership rate is 73.3% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.