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Waterville valle, NH

Waterville valle, NH.

Population: 290 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waterville valle, NH is $439,108 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $575,000 after a median 53 days on market. 1 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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$439,108

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$439,108
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+54.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.8%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$440,135
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
$575,000
Median list price
$474,000
Median price per sqft
$358
1-year sale-price change
+36.9%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
22
New listings (monthly)
7

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Waterville Valley Elementary 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
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. (16 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
42.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.4 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,794
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
845

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (55 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Bradley Field (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
7.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,745
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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

Waterville valleState medianUS median
Median home value$439,108$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$575,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,745$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 Waterville valle, NH?
$439,108.
What is the median sale price in Waterville valle, NH?
$575,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterville valle, NH?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Waterville valle, 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 Waterville valle, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Waterville valle, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterville valle, 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 Waterville valle, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterville valle, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterville valle, NH?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waterville valle, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waterville valle, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waterville valle, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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