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Boscawen, NH

Boscawen, NH.

Population: 16,571 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Boscawen, NH is $428,999 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $424,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,922/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$428,999

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$428,999
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+42.0%
10-year appreciation
+129.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$430,668
House Price Index (state)
492.1 (+3.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$424,000
Median list price
$439,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,922/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,253/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,376/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,357/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,366/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)
104.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
CSI Charter School, Merrimack Valley School District
Schools include
CSI Charter School, Boscawen Elementary School, Penacook Elementary School, Merrimack Valley High School, Webster Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
205
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,891

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Surette Heliport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
MERRIMACK HEALTH LAWRENCE HOSPITAL, HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, WHITTIER PAVILION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+579 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,204
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,473
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
286

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

How it compares

BoscawenState medianUS median
Typical home value$428,999$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$424,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,922/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,204$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 typical home value in Boscawen, NH?
$428,999.
What is the median sale price in Boscawen, NH?
$424,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Boscawen, NH?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Boscawen, NH?
Typical rent: $1,922/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Boscawen, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Boscawen, NH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Boscawen, NH. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Boscawen, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Boscawen, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Boscawen, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Boscawen, NH?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Boscawen, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Boscawen, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Boscawen, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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