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Franklin, NH

Franklin, NH.

Population: 8,903 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Franklin, NH is $389,466 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,500 after a median 119 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 5 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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$389,466

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$389,466
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+155.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$390,460
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
$397,500
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Franklin School District, Compass Classical Academy Charter School
Schools include
Franklin High School, Paul A. Smith School, Franklin Middle School, Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E), Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,536
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Ward Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CONCORD HOSPITAL- FRANKLIN
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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,904
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

FranklinState medianUS median
Median home value$389,466$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$397,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market119 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,904$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 Franklin, NH?
$389,466.
What is the median sale price in Franklin, NH?
$397,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Franklin, NH?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in Franklin, NH?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Franklin, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Franklin, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Franklin, 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 Franklin, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Franklin, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Franklin, NH?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Franklin, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Franklin, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Franklin, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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