Dover anchors New Hampshire's Seacoast region near Portsmouth, with a growing tech and healthcare economy. Strafford County's property tax rate is slightly below the state's inland cities.
Recommended for incomes above $130k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Dover housing market
The 2.05% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Dover and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide New Hampshire average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Dover buyers. Many Dover properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $150/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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