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Plaistow, NH

Plaistow, NH.

Population: 7,861 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Plaistow, NH is $541,446 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,500 after a median 36 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 coastalflooding, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$541,446

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$541,446
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+106.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$541,446
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
$650,500
Median list price
$649,000
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
Pollard Elementary School, Timberlane Regional High School, Timberlane Regional Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Beede Waste Oil (0.9 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
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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)
47,585
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,103

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Goddard Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+791 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,194
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
140,669
Average weekly wage
$1,379
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
552

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

How it compares

PlaistowState medianUS median
Median home value$541,446$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$650,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,194$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 Plaistow, NH?
$541,446.
What is the median sale price in Plaistow, NH?
$650,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Plaistow, NH?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Plaistow, 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 Plaistow, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Plaistow, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Plaistow, 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 Plaistow, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plaistow, NH?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Beede Waste Oil, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Plaistow, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Plaistow, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Plaistow, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Plaistow, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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