Epsom, New Hampshire

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Epsom was incorporated in 1727 and named for Epsom in Surrey, England. It's in Merrimack County, just west of Northwood, with about 4,800 residents (2020 Census). Concord is only 11 miles west on Route 4, which makes Epsom one of the easiest towns in the area for commuting to the capital while keeping a rural feel. Its villages include Epsom, Gossville and Short Falls.

Roads and Antique Alley

U.S. Routes 4 and 202 and NH 9 run together through town as Dover Road, and Route 28 follows the Suncook River along the west side as Suncook Valley Road. Dover Road is part of Antique Alley, the Route 4 antiques corridor that runs from Lee through Northwood and Epsom to Concord.

Hills and rivers

Epsom is a town of small mountains. The highest is Fort Mountain at about 1,413 feet, followed by McCoy Mountain and Nats Mountain. The Suncook River and the Little Suncook River drain the town. Epsom has little open water of its own, but the Northwood lakes, including Northwood Lake right at the eastern town line, are only minutes away.

Local history

Major Andrew McClary of Epsom was the highest-ranking American officer killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

Schools

Epsom Central School serves kindergarten through grade 8, with about 378 students (NCES, 2024-25). Epsom students attend Pembroke Academy in Pembroke for high school. Both are part of SAU 53.

Getting around

Typical drive times are about 20 minutes to Concord, 40 minutes to Manchester, 45 minutes to Dover, and about 55 minutes to Portsmouth.

Property taxes

Epsom's 2025 total property tax rate is $17.54 per $1,000 of assessed value, according to the NH Department of Revenue Administration.

Working with Heigis Real Estate in Epsom

Heigis Real Estate LLC is based at 284 First New Hampshire Turnpike in Northwood, just east of Epsom on Route 4. Epsom is a natural fit for buyers who work in Concord but want more land or a lower-key town. We can help you compare Epsom homes with options just over the line in Northwood. We're open 9 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. Call 603.817.5605 or email heather@heigis.com to talk about buying or selling in Epsom.

Epsom, NH: Frequently Asked Questions

What schools serve Epsom, NH?

Epsom Central School serves K-8, and Epsom students attend Pembroke Academy for high school. Both are in SAU 53.

How far is Epsom from Concord, NH?

Concord is about 11 miles west of Epsom on Route 4, usually about a 20-minute drive.

What is the property tax rate in Epsom, NH?

Epsom's 2025 total rate is $17.54 per $1,000 of assessed value (town $2.74, county $1.64, state school $1.04, local school $12.12).

What county is Epsom, NH in?

Epsom is in Merrimack County. Neighboring Northwood and Deerfield are in Rockingham County.