Hillsborough County Property Tax Rate

New Hampshire

1.66%effective rate

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has an effective property tax rate of 1.66%, which is 80% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $421,100, homeowners pay approximately $6,999 per year in property taxes. Hillsborough County ranks #7 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$6,999

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$421,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

6.76%

Median income: $103,545

State Rank📍

#7

of 10 counties in NH

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$7,059

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$6,873

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Hillsborough County pay on average $186 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Hillsborough County Compares

Hillsborough County
1.66%
New Hampshire Average
1.66%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in New Hampshire

Cheshire
2.16%
Sullivan
2.14%
Coos
1.89%
Merrimack
1.85%
Strafford
1.85%
Grafton
1.72%
Hillsborough
1.66%
Rockingham
1.58%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$6,138$287,9002.13%
2021$6,364$306,0002.08%
2022$6,681$356,2001.88%
2023$6,791$385,5001.76%
2024$6,999$421,1001.66%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

New Hampshire Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Hillsborough County homeowners

General Homestead

Varies by municipality

Varies by municipality

Over 65 (Elderly Exemption)

Varies by municipality; typically $50,000-$200,000 off assessed value based on age brackets

Homeowners age 65+; income and asset limits set by municipality

Disabled Veteran

$4,000 tax credit (may be more in some towns); totally disabled veterans receive full tax credit

Veterans with service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Hillsborough County

$
$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,980

$415/month · Rate: 1.66%

Quick Facts

Population426,378
Owner-Occupied64%
National Rank#217 of 3,135
Median Income$103,545

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.