Rochester Property Tax Rate

Strafford County, New Hampshire

2.00%effective rate

Rochester is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Homeowners in Rochester pay a median of $5,244 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $262,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.00%. This is 8% higher than the Strafford County average of 1.85%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.00%

vs 1.85% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,244

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$262,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

32,866

Rochester, NH

How Rochester Compares

Rochester
2.00%
Strafford County Average
1.85%
New Hampshire Average
1.66%
National Average
0.92%

Cities in Strafford County

Compare property tax rates for 2 cities in Strafford County, New Hampshire.

CityAnnual TaxRate
Dover$8,0512.02%
Rochester$5,2442.00%

About Property Taxes in Rochester

Property taxes in Rochester are collected by Strafford County. Tax exemptions available to Strafford County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Rochester. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Strafford County property tax page.

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Strafford County Property Taxes

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New Hampshire Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.