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Charlestown, NH

Charlestown, NH.

Population: 5,238 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Charlestown, NH is $312,253 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,933 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 Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,253

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,253
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+48.2%
10-year appreciation
+123.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$312,253
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
$344,933
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
10

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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Charlestown Middle School, Charlestown Primary School, N. Charlestown Community School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
BFI Sanitary Landfill (Rockingham) (3.1 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)

Annual precipitation
46.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,164
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,436

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Claremont Municipal Airport (CNH) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, MT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+232 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
35.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,246
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,556
Average weekly wage
$1,092
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

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

How it compares

CharlestownState medianUS median
Median home value$312,253$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$344,933$510,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,246$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 Charlestown, NH?
$312,253.
What is the median sale price in Charlestown, NH?
$344,933.
How long do homes take to sell in Charlestown, NH?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Charlestown, NH?
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 Charlestown, NH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Charlestown, NH in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Charlestown, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Charlestown, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Charlestown, NH?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: BFI Sanitary Landfill (Rockingham), 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Charlestown, NH?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Charlestown, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Charlestown, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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