New Hampshire taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in New Hampshire. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

No income tax on wages. No sales tax. But high property tax. Tax on dividend/interest phasing out.
Effective property tax
1.93%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
0% on wages
Sales tax (state)
0.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

New Hampshire’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.93% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $6,755/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 0% on wages. No state income tax. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 0.00%. No state sales tax — local municipalities may still levy.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Not taxed (no state income tax).

Top cities in New Hampshire

Manchester · pop 116,386 · momentum 68

Nashua · pop 91,851 · momentum 70

Concord · pop 44,674 · momentum 74

Dover · pop 33,909 · momentum 71

Rochester · pop 33,598 · momentum 76

Keene · pop 23,036 · momentum 76

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All New Hampshire cities · Best New Hampshire cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.