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