Coos County property tax
Homeowners in Coos County, New Hampshire typically pay about 1.89% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,579 on a median home value of $188,900.
Typical effective rate
1.89%
higher than 4% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,579
per year
Median home value
$188,900
In NH
#3
of 10 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.89% — 102% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 14% higher than the New Hampshire median of 1.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,672 for mortgaged homes, $3,501 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 10 ranked New Hampshire counties; nationally it sits around the 96th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Coos County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.89%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Coos County, NH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Coos County is 1.89% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,579) divided by the median home value ($188,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Coos County?
The median owner-occupied home in Coos County is valued at $188,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,579 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,672, versus $3,501 for homes without one.
How does Coos County compare to the rest of New Hampshire?
Coos County's effective rate is 14% higher than the New Hampshire median, ranking 3rd of 10 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Hampshire counties
Counties ranked closest to Coos County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Hampshire counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheshire County | 2.16% | $6,048 |
| 2 | Sullivan County | 2.14% | $5,756 |
| 4 | Strafford County | 1.85% | $6,708 |
| 5 | Merrimack County | 1.85% | $6,783 |
| 6 | Grafton County | 1.72% | $5,925 |
| 7 | Hillsborough County | 1.66% | $6,999 |
Official data & resources for Coos County
- Coos County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Coos County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Coos County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.