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Hanover, NH

Hanover, NH.

Population: 10,569 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hanover, NH is $994,471 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,600/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$994,471

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$994,471
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+44.6%
10-year appreciation
+111.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$994,471
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
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.12M
Median price per sqft
$479
1-year sale-price change
+73.3%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
22
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,600/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Dresden School District, Hanover School District
Schools include
Frances C. Richmond School, Hanover High School, Bernice A. Ray School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elizabeth Mine (11.4 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
311
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
121
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,774
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Moore Airfield (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL
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)
+148 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,504
Average weekly wage
$1,427
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

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

How it compares

HanoverState medianUS median
Median home value$994,471$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$1.20M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$4,600/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Hanover, NH?
$994,471.
What is the median sale price in Hanover, NH?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Hanover, NH?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Hanover, NH?
Typical rent: $4,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hanover, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Hanover, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Hanover, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hanover, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hanover, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hanover, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hanover, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hanover, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hanover, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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