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Pelham, NH

Pelham, NH.

Population: 14,449 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pelham, NH is $687,948 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $700,000 after a median 10 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 ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$687,948

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$687,948
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+103.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$687,948
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
$700,000
Median list price
$729,000
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
-7.6%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,559/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,239/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,899/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,170/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Pelham Memorial School, Pelham High School, Pelham Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
29
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Charles-George Reclamation Trust Landfill (6.9 mi)
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
50.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
123

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,441
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,051

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Steck Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
66
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+252 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
26.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,634
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
88.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,067
Average weekly wage
$1,626
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
632

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

How it compares

PelhamState medianUS median
Typical home value$687,948$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$700,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,634$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 Pelham, NH?
$687,948.
What is the median sale price in Pelham, NH?
$700,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pelham, NH?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Pelham, NH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,239/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pelham, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Pelham, NH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pelham, NH. 29 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pelham, 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 Pelham, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pelham, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pelham, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pelham, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pelham, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pelham, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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