Grafton County Property Taxes
Grafton County, New Hampshire
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$469/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.88%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$298,500
State avg ▼ $316,040
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,791
$483/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,384
$449/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 10 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton's rate aligns near national levels
Grafton County's effective tax rate of 1.884% ranks in the 70th percentile nationally, above the nation's median of 0.81%. The median tax bill of $5,624 far exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher rates and home values.
Middle ground for New Hampshire taxes
Grafton County's 1.884% rate sits slightly above the state average of 1.852%, placing it sixth among 10 counties. Its median tax of $5,624 falls near the state median of $5,680, representing a fairly typical burden for the state.
Western tier balances rate and values
Grafton outpaces Carroll County's 1.056% but trails Coos County's 2.070% to the north and Cheshire County's 2.320% to the south. The county occupies a moderate position within the western region's tax landscape.
On a $299,000 home: over $5,600
The typical Grafton County home valued at $298,500 carries an estimated annual tax of $5,624. With a mortgage, that reaches $5,791; without one, $5,384.
Assessments merit periodic review
Grafton County homeowners should periodically review their assessed values against comparable sales in their towns, as overassessment is common. A successful appeal could reduce your tax burden by hundreds of dollars annually.
How Grafton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Grafton County
1.88%
Effective rate
New Hampshire Avg
1.80%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.