No income tax NH coast; priced accordingly. Median home price runs about $600K with an effective property tax near 1.93% — roughly $11,580/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Portsmouth
Median home price
$600K
Effective property tax
1.93%
Tax friendliness
8/10
Winter mildness
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
4/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
6/10
Healthcare
6/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
8/10
Safety
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter.