Hillsborough County Property Taxes

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

19.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$566/mo escrow

#4 of 10 counties in New Hampshire

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.76%

vs. New Hampshire Avg19.6% above
vs. National Avg152.5% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$385,500

State avg $316,040

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$6,876

$573/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$6,606

$551/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#4

of 10 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough taxes reflect high property values

Hillsborough County's effective tax rate of 1.762% ranks in the 68th percentile nationally, above the nation's median of 0.81%. The median tax bill of $6,791 more than doubles the national median of $2,690, driven by the state's highest median home values.

Third-highest tax bills in the state

Hillsborough County's 1.762% rate ranks fifth among 10 New Hampshire counties, slightly below the state average of 1.852%. Its median tax of $6,791 is third-highest statewide, reflecting the concentration of valuable properties in this central county.

Southern tier's premium property county

Hillsborough's 1.762% rate falls between Merrimack County's 2.002% to the north and Rockingham County's 1.628% to the southeast. The county commands the region's highest median home value at $385,500, driving its substantial tax bills.

On a $386,000 home: nearly $6,800

The typical Hillsborough County home valued at $385,500 generates an estimated annual tax of $6,791. With a mortgage, that rises to $6,876; without one, it falls to $6,606.

Premium properties deserve premium scrutiny

High-value Hillsborough County homes benefit greatly from assessment appeals, as even small percentage reductions translate to substantial dollar savings. Homeowners should compare their assessments to recent sales of similar properties in their towns.

How Hillsborough County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Hillsborough County$6,791
New Hampshire State Average$5,680
National Average$1,924

Hillsborough County

1.76%

Effective rate

New Hampshire Avg

1.80%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
The effective property tax rate in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire is 1.76%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Hillsborough County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hillsborough County is $6,791. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $6,876, while those without a mortgage pay $6,606.
How does Hillsborough County compare to the New Hampshire average?
Hillsborough County's effective tax rate of 1.76% is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 1.80%. The median annual property tax in Hillsborough County is $6,791, compared to the state average of $5,680.
What is the median home value in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
The median home value in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire is $385,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Hillsborough County a low property tax area in New Hampshire?
Yes — Hillsborough County's effective property tax rate of 1.76% is below the New Hampshire average of 1.80%. The median annual property tax of $6,791 is also comparable to the state average of $5,680, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Hillsborough County rank for property taxes in New Hampshire?
Hillsborough County ranks #4 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.76% and median annual tax of $6,791, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.