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Lincoln, NH

Lincoln, NH.

Population: 1,461 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lincoln, NH is $490,549 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $565,000 after a median 116 days on market. 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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$490,549

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

116

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$490,549
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+44.6%
10-year appreciation
+145.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$490,549
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
$565,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$390
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
116 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
84
New listings (monthly)
14

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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lin-Wood Public School (Elem), Lin-Wood Public School (Middle), Lin-Wood Public School (High)

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Kearsarge Metallurgical Corp. (20.2 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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 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
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,496
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
949

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Twin Mountain Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
11.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,984
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

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

LincolnState medianUS median
Median home value$490,549$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$565,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market116 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,984$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 Lincoln, NH?
$490,549.
What is the median sale price in Lincoln, NH?
$565,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincoln, NH?
Median days on market: 116 days.
What is typical rent in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Lincoln, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lincoln, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lincoln, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lincoln, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lincoln, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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