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East swanzey, NH

East swanzey, NH.

Population: 6,588 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East swanzey, NH is $400,117 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,111 after a median 44 days on market. 4 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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$400,117

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$400,117
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+45.7%
10-year appreciation
+127.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$400,117
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
$356,111
Median list price
$381,250
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Monadnock Regional Middle School, Cutler Elementary School, Monadnock Regional High School, Mt. Caesar 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, 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
Troy Mills Landfill (6.7 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
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.1 in
Annual snowfall
66.8 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)
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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,053
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,730

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (41 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, MONADNOCK COMMUNITY 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)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
32.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,565
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

East swanzeyState medianUS median
Median home value$400,117$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$356,111$510,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,565$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 East swanzey, NH?
$400,117.
What is the median sale price in East swanzey, NH?
$356,111.
How long do homes take to sell in East swanzey, NH?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in East swanzey, 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 East swanzey, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is East swanzey, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in East swanzey, NH?
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 East swanzey, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East swanzey, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East swanzey, NH?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East swanzey, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East swanzey, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East swanzey, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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