Study shows Strafford County homes lead state in value added

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Study shows Strafford County homes lead state in value added

The study shows Strafford County home values were among those that increased the most. (Getty image)

A new study from financial technology company SmartAsset has found the places in New Hampshire where home values have risen the most. The home value rankings are one factor in a three part study on the places receiving the most value for their property taxes.

The analysis measures the change in home values in each county throughout a five-year period. According to the study, Strafford County home values were among those that increased the most in the five year window. For a look at the places in New Hampshire where home values have risen the most, check out the table below:

Rank County State, Property Tax Rate, School Rating, Home Value Growth, Home Growth Rate Index
1 Belknap, NH 1.86% 5.00 51.05% 48.30
2 Carroll, NH 1.33% 4.00 50.14% 47.62
3 Strafford, NH 2.44% 6.00 46.09% 44.58
4 Hillsborough, NH 2.20% 7.00 44.05% 43.05
5 Rockingham, NH 1.97% 10.00 42.74% 42.07
6 Merrimack, NH 2.41% 8.00 41.42% 41.08
7 Grafton, NH 2.10% 9.00 38.19% 38.66
8 Cheshire, NH 2.73% 3.00 31.85% 33.90
9 Coos, NH 2.46% 1.00 26.54% 29.92
10 Sullivan, NH 2.71% 2.00 26.08% 29.57

For additional information on the rankings, including the methodology and interactive map, check here: https://smartasset.com/taxes/new-hampshire-property-tax-calculator#newhampshire/homeValueGrowth-1