Hillsborough County

NH · Pop. 22,681 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hillsborough County is a suburban county in NH with a population of approximately 22,681.

$/Acre: $1,355
Property Tax: 2.18%
Growing Season: 135 days
Broadband: 89%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 25.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%
Local Sales Tax0.52%
Combined Sales Tax0.52%
Cost of Living Index102
Median Household Income$51,055
Poverty Rate21.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,355
Median Home Price$240K
Acres for Sale4720
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season135 days
Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low9°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,613 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)347 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K192
Property Crime /100K231
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyModerate