Easton, New Hampshire
Grafton County · White Mountains

Easton

Birthplace of Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller

About Easton

Easton is a small White Mountains community of 260 residents in Grafton County, where rural living means knowing your neighbors and having space to breathe. The town operates with basic municipal services and sends its elementary students to Easton Elementary School before they transition to the Profile/Lisbon School District for higher grades. Life here moves at a slower pace, with town business conducted in traditional New England fashion and residents who value the quiet that comes with living in a place where the nearest traffic light is miles away. The landscape is defined by the surrounding mountains and forests that characterize this part of New Hampshire. Winter brings snow that stays, and summer offers relief from the heat that builds up in more populated areas. For those who work remotely or don't mind a commute to larger towns, Easton provides the kind of rural setting that's becoming harder to find as development pressures increase elsewhere in the region.

Why Easton?

  • Population of 260 keeps things quiet and neighborly
  • Elementary school right in town through Easton Elementary
  • White Mountains location with forest and mountain access
  • Traditional small-town government and community structure
  • Rural setting without the development pressure of tourist areas

Quick Facts

Population
260
County
Grafton
Region
White Mountains
School District
SAU 35

Weather in Easton

37°F

Clear

Today

44 / 36

Thu

45 / 34

Fri

46 / 26

Map

Living in Easton

What you need to know about making Easton your home.

Major Employers

Town of EastonEaston Elementary School

Schools & Education

Easton is part of the Profile/Lisbon School District (SAU 35).

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) tend to be more affordable than resort towns in the White Mountains region, though property taxes follow typical New Hampshire patterns. The rural location means lower municipal costs but potentially higher expenses for services like heating and internet.

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 45 min
Boston
1 hr 45 min
Concord
45 min
Plymouth
25 min
Littleton

School District

Regional district

Profile/Lisbon School District(SAU 35)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Bethlehem.

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

Easton local school (Profile/Lisbon School District)
PreK-12Elementary
Regional high school (in Bethlehem) via Profile/Lisbon School DistrictPatriots
PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Easton

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

Slippery Rocks Swimming Hole

summer

Two family-friendly swimming holes tucked away near Easton's tiny 'downtown' - one is a natural water slide and chute system carved into granite bedrock, while the other sits directly across from Town Hall. The main spot features small waterfalls, natural pools connected by smooth rock slides, and is perfectly tame for kids according to locals. The water stays refreshingly cool even in summer, and you'll often have the place to yourself on weekday mornings.

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