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Lee, NH — ZIP 03824

Population: 15,080 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 03824 (Lee, NH) is $709,012 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $660,000 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,356/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$709,012

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$709,012
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$713,484
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
$660,000
Median list price
$830,000
Median price per sqft
$348
1-year sale-price change
+11.9%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,356/mo
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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Oyster River High School, Oyster River Middle School, Oyster River Preschool Education Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pease Air Force Base (5.5 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
47.5°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,445
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,979

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+430 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,328
Average weekly wage
$1,256
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
260

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

How it compares

ZIP 03824State medianUS median
Median home value$709,012$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$660,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,356/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 03824?
$709,012.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 03824?
$660,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 03824?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 03824?
Typical rent: $2,356/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 03824?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 03824 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 03824?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 03824?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 03824?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 03824?
3 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 03824 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 03824?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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