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New london, NH — ZIP 03257

Population: 4,484 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03257 (New london, NH) is $705,730 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 42 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$705,730

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$705,730
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+91.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$705,730
House Price Index (state)
492.1 (+3.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$650,000
Median list price
$654,000
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,253/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,376/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,366/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
104.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School at New London, Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
80.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,949
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,577

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Eagles Nest Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NEW LONDON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+579 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,415
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,473
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
286

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 03257State medianUS median
Median home value$705,730$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$650,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,415$5,920$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 03257?
$705,730.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03257?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03257?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03257?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,800/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 03257?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 03257 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03257?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03257?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03257?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03257?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03257 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 03257?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03257?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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