Brookfield, New Hampshire
Carroll County · Lakes Region

Brookfield

Home to Copple Crown Mountain — Highest Point from Ossipees to the Sea

About Brookfield

Brookfield is a small rural community in Carroll County with a population of 744 residents. The town operates its own elementary school while participating in the Governor Wentworth Regional School District (SAU 49) for broader educational services. The community maintains a traditional New Hampshire small-town structure with local government services centered around the town offices. The town's location in the lakes region provides access to outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining a quiet, residential character. Brookfield's small size means residents often know their neighbors and participate in local town meetings and community decisions. The area's rural nature offers space and privacy that appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life away from more developed areas.

Why Brookfield?

  • Population of 744 provides small-town atmosphere where neighbors know each other
  • Part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District with local elementary school
  • Rural setting offers privacy and space between properties
  • Lakes region location provides access to outdoor recreation
  • Traditional New England town meeting governance structure

Quick Facts

Population
744
County
Carroll
Region
Lakes Region
School District
SAU 49

Weather in Brookfield

31°F

Clear

Today

55 / 30

Sun

60 / 36

Mon

59 / 38

Map

Living in Brookfield

What you need to know about making Brookfield your home.

Major Employers

Town of BrookfieldBrookfield Elementary School

Schools & Education

Brookfield is part of the Governor Wentworth Regional School District (SAU 49).

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) are moderate for the lakes region, though property taxes follow New Hampshire's typical reliance on local property tax revenue. Rural location may mean additional costs for services like heating fuel and internet access.

Real Estate

$285,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 30 min
Boston
1 hr 15 min
Concord
45 min
Rochester
25 min
Wolfeboro
1 hr 30 min
Manchester

School District

Regional district

Governor Wentworth Regional School District(SAU 49)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Wolfeboro.

Brookfield serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

Brookfield local school (Governor Wentworth Regional School District)
PreK-12Elementary
Regional high school (in Wolfeboro) via Governor Wentworth Regional School District
PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Brookfield

Beyond the well-known attractions, Brookfield has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Tumbledown Dick Mountain

fall

A quirky-named peak with old woods roads leading to summit ledges offering views southeast to the Moose Mountains and Belknaps. Named after a local legend involving Oliver Cromwell's son, the mountain features remnants of old logging roads and is accessible by foot from Pleasant Valley Road or Tumbledown Dick Road. The journey itself is part of the charm, passing through forests that were once cleared farmland.

Brookfield Town House

year-round

The town's sole public building and only remnant of a town center, this 1820s meeting house stands as a solitary symbol of a community that time seems to have bypassed. Listed on the National Register, it features a Victorian interior with vaulted ceiling added around 1894. The building continues to host the annual Town Meeting in a tradition stretching back two centuries.

Kingswood Lake Eagle and Loon Watching

spring

A pristine 247-acre Class A lake with no public boat launch, making it a haven for loons and bald eagles with minimal boat traffic. The lake is known as a prime wildlife sighting spot where you can grab binoculars to watch these magnificent birds in their natural habitat. The peaceful waters reflect the surrounding hills, and the lack of jet skis keeps it tranquil for both wildlife and visitors.

Historic Stone Walls and Cellar Hole Network

year-round

Over 136 miles of hand-laid stone walls snake through Brookfield's 14,802 acres, marking boundaries of old farms now reclaimed by forest. Hidden among these walls are dozens of cellar holes - stone foundations where 18th and 19th century farmhouses once stood. These ruins tell the story of families who cleared this land, farmed it, and eventually moved west, leaving behind only their stone signatures in the woods.

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