Lisbon, New Hampshire
Grafton County · White Mountains

Lisbon

Home of New Hampshire's First Rope Ski Tow

About Lisbon

Lisbon sits in the Ammonoosuc River valley in Grafton County, a working town of about 1,600 residents in New Hampshire's White Mountains region. The community centers around practical needs rather than tourism, with the Town of Lisbon and Lisbon Regional School serving as major local employers alongside the Profile/Lisbon School District operations. The town maintains a straightforward character shaped by its geography and size. Residents deal with the realities of rural mountain living - longer drives to shopping and services, but also access to outdoor recreation and a pace that differs markedly from more populated areas. The school district partnership reflects the regional approach many smaller New Hampshire communities take to provide educational services efficiently. For outdoor activities, the area provides access to White Mountains trails and recreation areas. The nearby Littleton / Franconia Notch KOA Holiday campground serves visitors exploring Franconia Notch State Park and the surrounding region, offering RV sites, tent camping, and cabin rentals with typical campground amenities. The location puts residents within reach of mountain hiking and the recreational opportunities that draw people to this part of New Hampshire, though most locals know the real appeal is the quieter rhythm of life away from busier tourist centers.

Why Lisbon?

  • Part of Profile/Lisbon School District providing regional educational resources
  • Located in Ammonoosuc River valley with mountain access
  • Small town scale with population around 1,600 residents
  • Municipal employment opportunities through town operations
  • Rural setting with reasonable access to regional services

Quick Facts

Population
1,595
County
Grafton
Region
White Mountains
School District
SAU 35

Weather in Lisbon

34°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

47 / 34

Thu

50 / 35

Fri

49 / 26

Map

Living in Lisbon

What you need to know about making Lisbon your home.

Major Employers

Town of LisbonLisbon Regional School

Schools & Education

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

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) align with rural Grafton County levels, generally below state averages but reflecting the area's mountain location. Property taxes follow typical New Hampshire patterns for smaller municipalities.

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 30 min
Concord
45 min
Plymouth
15 min
Littleton

School District

Regional district

Profile/Lisbon School District(SAU 35)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Bethlehem.

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

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

Hidden Gems in Lisbon

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

Old Coal Kiln Historical Site

year-round

This 1860s stone structure sits right along Route 302, used to transform pine lumber waste into charcoal for iron smelters. The cylindrical stone kiln still stands as a reminder of Lisbon's industrial past when charcoal was essential to the local iron mining industry. You can pull off and examine this piece of history that most travelers speed past without noticing.

Salmon Hole Brook Gold Panning Spots

summer

Local prospectors know this brook holds placer gold deposits at various spots along its length. The fine gold requires patience and skill to find, but the brook offers a quiet treasure-hunting experience away from crowds. Note that this was historically the site of an 1866 gold con scheme where sluice boxes were salted with gold to attract investors.

Salmon Hole Cemetery

summer

This small historic cemetery holds early settlers and Revolutionary War veterans, including tavern keepers and farmers who shaped Lisbon's early days. Hand-carved stones from the early 1800s tell stories of hardship and community, with epitaphs that reveal the personality of frontier life. The cemetery operates seasonally and contains some of the town's oldest burial records.

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