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North walpole, NH — ZIP 03609

Population: 523 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03609 (North walpole, NH) is $289,653 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,267 after a median 47.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,653

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,653
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+30.3%
5-year appreciation
+65.8%
10-year appreciation
+167.7%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$291,297
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
$347,267
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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
North Walpole School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
BFI Sanitary Landfill (Rockingham) (5.7 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 in
Annual snowfall
64.5 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
108
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,449
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Major W. Guth STOLport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
83.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,514
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,034
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

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

How it compares

ZIP 03609State medianUS median
Median home value$289,653$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$347,267$510,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,514$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 03609?
$289,653.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03609?
$347,267.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03609?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03609?
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 03609?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 03609 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03609?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03609?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03609?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03609?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03609 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 03609?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03609?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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