Strafford County, NH Property Tax Calculator
Strafford County homeowners pay a median $6,708 a year in property tax, 1.85% of a median $362,800 home: above New Hampshire's 1.66% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Strafford County by home value, at 1.85%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,698 | $308 |
| $300,000 | $5,547 | $462 |
| $400,000 | $7,396 | $616 |
| $500,000 | $9,245 | $770 |
| $750,000 | $13,868 | $1,156 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,490 | $1,541 |
Strafford County against New Hampshire and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford County | 1.85% | $6,708 | $362,800 | $88,570 |
| 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 Strafford 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 Strafford County?
The effective rate is 1.85%: a median $6,708 a year on a median $362,800 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 8 New Hampshire counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Strafford County?
About $7,396 a year, $616 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Strafford County compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Its rate is above the state's 1.66%. Across New Hampshire, covered counties range from 0.99% to 2.16%.
How do I lower my Strafford 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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