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Barnstead, New Hampshire

Moving to Barnstead, NH

A practical guide to housing, commuting, property taxes, amenities and everyday life in Barnstead.

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Region

Lakes

County

Belknap County

Population

Data coming soon

Total tax rate

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About Barnstead

Barnstead is a rural town in Belknap County, in New Hampshire's Lakes region. Residents report an average commute of about 31 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source.

Housing in Barnstead

These figures come from ZIP-code tabulation areas mapped to Barnstead, so they are directional comparisons between communities rather than official municipal statistics. Verified municipal market figures are added as they are sourced.

Typical home value
$363,536
Typical monthly rent
$1,395/mo
Owner-occupied share
93.6%
Housing units
1,791
Average commute
31 min
Population density
45 per sq mi

ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.

Property Taxes in Barnstead

Verified Barnstead tax rates: Data coming soon.

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Estimated Property Tax Calculator

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Getting Around

Distance and typical drive-time data: Data coming soon.

Typical estimate — traffic conditions vary. Drive times are not live traffic data.

Schools & Education Resources

We publish objective links rather than school ratings. Start with the local school district, the individual public schools serving Barnstead, and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

Municipal Services & Utilities

Official municipal links for Barnstead are being added. Municipal offices are the authoritative source for assessing, permitting, transfer station, water and sewer details.

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