How much are property taxes in Orford, NH?
Homeowners in Orford, NH pay a median of $5,836 (±$568) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,914.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $5,640.
That is about 2.1% of the median home value of $271,900.
In Orford, the median real estate tax went from $6,773 in 2015–2019 to $5,836 in 2020–2024 (−13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,836 (±$568)
- With a mortgage
- $5,914
- Without a mortgage
- $5,640
- Share of median value
- 2.1%
Real estate taxes in Orford against Grafton County, its state and the nation
| Orford | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,836 (±$568) | $5,925 (±$127) | $6,667 (±$35) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,914 (±$504) | $6,073 (±$181) | $6,901 (±$51) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $5,640 (±$1,729) | $5,724 (±$209) | $6,215 (±$61) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $271,900 (±$24,702) | $344,500 (±$7,518) | $402,500 (±$2,808) | $332,700 |
In Orford, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Grafton County ($5,925).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire ($6,667).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Grafton County, Orford ranks 12 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 233.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Orford
The median tax ($5,836) is 2.1% of the median home value ($271,900).
Across Grafton County the same ratio is 1.7%.
Across New Hampshire it is 1.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Orford have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $6,773 (±$628) | $5,836 (±$568) | −13.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $303,300 (±$42,586) | $271,900 (±$24,702) | −10.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,030 (±$161) | $1,908 (±$106) | −6.0% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Orford
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | — | $5,836 (±$568) | — |
| Lyme | 5.5 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Piermont | 5.7 mi | $6,142 (±$571) | Not measurably different |
| Wentworth | 5.7 mi | $5,532 (±$943) | Not measurably different |
| Fairlee | 7.7 mi | $5,617 (±$577) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford (community) | 9.0 mi | $3,593 (±$776) | Lower |
| Dorchester | 9.6 mi | $3,779 (±$471) | Lower |
| West Fairlee | 9.7 mi | $5,210 (±$696) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 10 mi | $3,299 (±$362) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bradford (community), VT ($3,593), Dorchester, NH ($3,779), Warren, NH ($3,299).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Grafton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Plymouth | $6,288 (±$385) |
| 7 | Enfield | $6,203 (±$596) |
| 8 | Piermont | $6,142 (±$571) |
| 9 | Campton | $6,028 (±$809) |
| 10 | Canaan | $5,985 (±$321) |
| 11 | Haverhill | $5,908 (±$595) |
| 12 | Orford | $5,836 (±$568) |
| 13 | Waterville Valley | $5,745 (±$963) |
| 14 | Wentworth | $5,532 (±$943) |
| 15 | Bethlehem | $5,418 (±$391) |
| 16 | Grafton | $5,239 (±$565) |
| 17 | Orange | $5,132 (±$700) |
| 18 | Thornton | $5,032 (±$518) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Grafton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Orford
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Orford beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Orford, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Orford, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Orford
How much are property taxes in Orford?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Orford, NH is $5,836 (±$568) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Orford?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.1% of the median home value in Orford, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Orford gone up?
In Orford, the median real estate tax went from $6,773 in 2015–2019 to $5,836 in 2020–2024 (−13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Orford higher than in Grafton County?
In Orford, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Grafton County ($5,925).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire ($6,667).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Orford town, Grafton County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:58500, in state:33 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Orford at a glance
- Rent burden in Orford
- Renters and owners in Orford
- Income and affordability in Orford
- Home values in Orford
- Homeowner costs in Orford
- Types of homes in Orford
- Bedrooms in Orford
- Age of homes in Orford
- Heating fuel in Orford
- Commute and cars in Orford
- Crime reported to police in Orford
- Population growth in Orford
- How long people stay in Orford
- New Hampshire landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Grafton County
- New Hampshire places ranked by property taxes
- Housing data for every place in New Hampshire