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Gilford, NH

Gilford, NH.

Population: 17,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gilford, NH is $445,982 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $477,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,924/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, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$445,982

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$445,982
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+127.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$446,241
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
$477,000
Median list price
$499,999
Median price per sqft
$321
1-year sale-price change
+10.2%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
134
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,924/mo
1-year rent change
+15.8%
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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Elm Street School, Laconia High School, Laconia Middle School, Pleasant Street School, Woodland Heights 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, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.8%
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
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
68.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,703
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,925

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CONCORD HOSPITAL- LACONIA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+345 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,476
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,685
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

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

How it compares

GilfordState medianUS median
Median home value$445,982$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$477,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,924/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,476$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 Gilford, NH?
$445,982.
What is the median sale price in Gilford, NH?
$477,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gilford, NH?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Gilford, NH?
Typical rent: $1,924/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gilford, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Gilford, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in Gilford, 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 Gilford, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gilford, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gilford, NH?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gilford, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gilford, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gilford, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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