What is the property tax rate in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?

Merrimack County has an effective property tax rate of 1.85%. On a home valued at $367,600, homeowners pay approximately $6,783 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Merrimack County?

The median annual property tax payment in Merrimack County is $6,783. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $7,168, while those without a mortgage pay $6,065.

How does Merrimack County compare to other counties in New Hampshire?

Merrimack County ranks #4 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.85% is 11% higher than the New Hampshire average of 1.66%.

Merrimack County Property Tax Rate

New Hampshire

1.85%effective rate

Merrimack County, New Hampshire has an effective property tax rate of 1.85%, which is 101% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $367,600, homeowners pay approximately $6,783 per year in property taxes. Merrimack County ranks #4 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$6,783

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$367,600

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

6.99%

Median income: $97,004

State Rank📍

of 10 counties in NH

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$7,168

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$6,065

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Merrimack County pay on average $1,103 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Merrimack County Compares

Merrimack County

1.85%

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

Year	Median Tax	Median Home Value	Effective Rate
2020	$5,831	$245,400	2.38%
2021	$6,050	$255,100	2.37%
2022	$6,429	$297,600	2.16%
2023	$6,617	$330,600	2.00%
2024	$6,783	$367,600	1.85%

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

New Hampshire Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Merrimack County homeowners

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General Homestead

Varies by municipality

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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

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Disabled Veteran

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

Veterans with service-connected disability

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Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,550

$463/month · Rate: 1.85%

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Quick Facts

Population155,967

Owner-Occupied67.3%

National Rank#127 of 3,135

Median Income$97,004

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Cities in Merrimack County

Explore property tax data for 1 city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Concord	44,219	$7,145	2.21%

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.