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Gilford, NH

Gilford, NH.

Population: 17,103 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gilford, NH is $442,694 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,886/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$442,694

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$442,694
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+127.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$442,694
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
$480,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$303
1-year sale-price change
+12.9%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
140
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
146
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,886/mo
1-year rent change
+10.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,283/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,136/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
Schools include
Elm Street School, Laconia High School, Laconia Middle School, Pleasant Street School, Woodland Heights 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, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.8%
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)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
68.5 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)
32
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,703
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,925

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CONCORD HOSPITAL- LACONIA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+345 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,476
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,857
Average weekly wage
$1,099
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
423

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

How it compares

GilfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$442,694$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$480,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,886/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,476$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 Gilford, NH?
$442,694.
What is the median sale price in Gilford, NH?
$480,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gilford, NH?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Gilford, NH?
Typical rent: $1,886/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gilford, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, winter weather.
Is Gilford, NH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Gilford, NH. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Gilford, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gilford, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gilford, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gilford, NH?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gilford, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gilford, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gilford, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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