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Peterborough, NH

Peterborough, NH.

Population: 6,872 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Peterborough, NH is $486,126 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 67 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 icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$486,126

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,126
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+40.0%
10-year appreciation
+112.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$487,836
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
$325,000
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$223
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
13

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
Conval Regional High School, Peterborough Elementary School, South Meadow School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
South Municipal Water Supply Well (1.4 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
47.5°F
Average high
57.5°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°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
305
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,876

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch Airport (AFN) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
+252 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$8,592
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,065
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
308

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

How it compares

PeterboroughState medianUS median
Median home value$486,126$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,592$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 Peterborough, NH?
$486,126.
What is the median sale price in Peterborough, NH?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Peterborough, NH?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Peterborough, 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 Peterborough, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Peterborough, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Peterborough, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Peterborough, NH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: South Municipal Water Supply Well, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Peterborough, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Peterborough, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Peterborough, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Peterborough, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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