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South hampton, NH

South hampton, NH.

Population: 3,279 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South hampton, NH is $708,525 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $787,000 after a median 40 days on market. 2 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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$708,525

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$708,525
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+109.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$708,525
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
$787,000
Median list price
$780,000
Median price per sqft
$363
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
East Kingston School District, South Hampton School District
Schools include
East Kingston Elementary School, South Hampton Barnard 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum (4.3 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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.2 in
Annual snowfall
53.7 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)
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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,044
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,592

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Cole Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.0%
Median annual property tax
$9,465
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

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

South hamptonState medianUS median
Median home value$708,525$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$787,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,465$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 South hampton, NH?
$708,525.
What is the median sale price in South hampton, NH?
$787,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South hampton, NH?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in South hampton, 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 South hampton, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is South hampton, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in South hampton, 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 South hampton, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South hampton, NH?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve South hampton, NH?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South hampton, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South hampton, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South hampton, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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