Rockingham County, NH Property Tax Calculator
Rockingham County homeowners pay a median $7,839 a year in property tax, 1.58% of a median $497,500 home: below New Hampshire's 1.66% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Rockingham County by home value, at 1.58%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,152 | $263 |
| $300,000 | $4,728 | $394 |
| $400,000 | $6,304 | $525 |
| $500,000 | $7,880 | $657 |
| $750,000 | $11,820 | $985 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,760 | $1,313 |
Rockingham County against New Hampshire and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 1.58% | $7,839 | $497,500 | $118,331 |
| New Hampshire | 1.66% | $6,667 | $402,500 | $99,031 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Rockingham County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Rockingham County?
The effective rate is 1.58%: a median $7,839 a year on a median $497,500 home. That's the 6th highest of the 8 New Hampshire counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Rockingham County?
About $6,304 a year, $525 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Rockingham County compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Its rate is below the state's 1.66%. Across New Hampshire, covered counties range from 0.99% to 2.16%.
How do I lower my Rockingham County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.