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Boscawen, NH

Boscawen, NH.

Population: 16,571 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Boscawen, NH is $433,888 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $457,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,929/month. 6 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 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$433,888

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$433,888
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+43.7%
10-year appreciation
+130.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$435,155
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
$457,000
Median list price
$459,900
Median price per sqft
$272
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,929/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
CSI Charter School, Merrimack Valley School District
Schools include
CSI Charter School, Boscawen Elementary School, Penacook Elementary School, Merrimack Valley High School, Webster Elementary School

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)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
47.8 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
197
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,891

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Surette Heliport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CONCORD HOSPITAL, NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSPITAL, CONCORD HOSPITAL- FRANKLIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+579 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
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,204
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,980
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
229

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

How it compares

BoscawenState medianUS median
Median home value$433,888$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$457,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,929/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,204$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 Boscawen, NH?
$433,888.
What is the median sale price in Boscawen, NH?
$457,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Boscawen, NH?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Boscawen, NH?
Typical rent: $1,929/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boscawen, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Boscawen, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Boscawen, NH?
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 Boscawen, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boscawen, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boscawen, NH?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Boscawen, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boscawen, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boscawen, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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