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Bennington, NH — ZIP 03442

Population: 1,588 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03442 (Bennington, NH) is $344,841 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,000 after a median 7 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$344,841

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$344,841
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+136.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$346,320
House Price Index (state)
472.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$480,000
Median price per sqft
$236
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/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)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Pierce Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Municipal Water Supply Well (12 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
305
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,921
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,415

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Hawthorne Feather Airpark (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+252 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,944
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,065
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
308

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

How it compares

ZIP 03442State medianUS median
Median home value$344,841$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$480,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,944$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 03442?
$344,841.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03442?
$480,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03442?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03442?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 03442?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 03442 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03442?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03442?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03442?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03442?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03442 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 03442?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03442?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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