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Canaan, NH — ZIP 03741

Population: 4,131 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03741 (Canaan, NH) is $396,709 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 49 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$396,709

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$396,709
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+110.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$396,709
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
$425,000
Median list price
$394,500
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
19
New listings (monthly)
7

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School, Indian River School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabeth Mine (19 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
46.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 in
Annual snowfall
65.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°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
311
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
536
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,267

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Moore Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NEW LONDON HOSPITAL, ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SPEARE MEMORIAL 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)
+148 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,930
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,504
Average weekly wage
$1,427
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

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

How it compares

ZIP 03741State medianUS median
Median home value$396,709$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,930$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 03741?
$396,709.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03741?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03741?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03741?
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 03741?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 03741 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03741?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03741?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03741?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03741?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03741 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 03741?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03741?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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