Merrimack County

NH · Pop. 126,104 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Merrimack County is a suburban county in NH with a population of approximately 126,104.

$/Acre: $3,968

Property Tax: 2.18%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.18%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax1.25%

Cost of Living Index107.8

Median Household Income$79,734

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,968

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale919

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,142 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K139

Property Crime /100K175

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate