Hillsborough County, NH property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Hillsborough County is 1.76%, below the New Hampshire median of 1.77% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,791 a year on a home worth $385,500.
- Effective rate
- 1.76%
- Median annual bill
- $6,791
- Median home value
- $385,500
- Rank in New Hampshire
- 7of 10
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,520 | $293 |
| $300,000 | $5,280 | $440 |
| $400,000 | $7,040 | $587 |
| $500,000 | $8,800 | $733 |
| $750,000 | $13,200 | $1,100 |
| $1,000,000 | $17,600 | $1,467 |
Hillsborough County compared with New Hampshire and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | 1.76% | $6,791 | $385,500 |
| New Hampshire median | 1.77% | $6,505 | $367,200 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hillsborough County, NH?
The median effective property tax rate in Hillsborough County is 1.76% of home value, below the New Hampshire median of 1.77% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,791 a year on a median home value of $385,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hillsborough County?
About $7,040 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.76%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Hillsborough County compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Hillsborough County ranks 7 of 10 New Hampshire counties by effective rate. The New Hampshire median is 1.77% and the median bill is $6,505.