Susan Crush
Bean Group Agent
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Dunbarton at a glance
Where Dunbarton sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Merrimack County
- Local market
- Greater Manchester
- New Hampshire region
- Merrimack Valley
Community profile
- Land area
- 30.9 sq mi
- Population
- 3,097
- People per square mile
- 100.2
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Property taxes
Dunbarton property tax rate
Dunbarton’s 2025 nominal tax rate is $16.34 per $1,000 of assessed value. The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has not published an equalization ratio for Dunbarton for 2025, so no equalized rate is shown — we do not estimate one.
Municipal
$3.16 per $1,000
County
$1.57 per $1,000
State education
$1.00 per $1,000
Local education
$10.61 per $1,000
The four components add to the $16.34 per $1,000 total rate. Rates set by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for 2025; source data.
What that costs depends on the town’s assessed value for the specific property, which is not the purchase price — Dunbarton assesses at a ratio the DRA has not published for this year. Work the bill out from your assessment with the property tax calculator, or read the New Hampshire property tax guide.
Housing
Housing around Dunbarton
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Dunbarton. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $474,991
- Median gross rent
- $1,166/mo
- Housing units
- 1,194
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Average commute
- 33.5 min
Where Dunbarton sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 11 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 43 mi
- Boston, MA
- 59 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Durham–UNH, NH
- 35 mi
Durham–UNH, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Dunbarton
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Local expertise
Bean Group agents in Dunbarton
Linda Moreau
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Joan Chagnon
Bean Group Agent
James Miller
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Kristin Grenon
Bean Group Agent
Ariel Tarr
Bean Group Agent
Corey Johnson
Bean Group Agent
Ronald Rees
Bean Group Agent
Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Dunbarton.
FAQ
Dunbarton real estate questions
Where is Dunbarton, New Hampshire?
Dunbarton is an incorporated town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in the Merrimack Valley. Recorded land area is 30.9 square miles.
How far is Dunbarton from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 11 mi, Portsmouth, NH 43 mi, Boston, MA 59 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Durham–UNH, NH, 35 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Dunbarton area?
For the ZIP area around Dunbarton: median home value $474,991, median gross rent $1,166 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Dunbarton?
Dunbarton has a population of about 3,097 and roughly 100.2 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Dunbarton?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Bow (4.6 mi), Weare (5.5 mi), Goffstown (6.3 mi), Hopkinton (7.7 mi), Concord (8.3 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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