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Sandown, NH

Sandown, NH.

Population: 6,628 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sandown, NH is $565,948 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $679,000 after a median 36 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 coastal flooding, ice storm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$565,948

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$565,948
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+117.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$566,884
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
$679,000
Median list price
$667,450
Median price per sqft
$324
1-year sale-price change
+16.1%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,809/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,367/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,111/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Sandown Central School, Sandown North Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, drought, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Mottolo Pig Farm (4.4 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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
Annual snowfall
75.5 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
309
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,980
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Heaton Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
46
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+791 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
19.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$8,801
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
95.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
142,978
Average weekly wage
$1,481
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,876

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

How it compares

SandownState medianUS median
Typical home value$565,948$479,862$288,527
Median sale price$679,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,801$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 Sandown, NH?
$565,948.
What is the median sale price in Sandown, NH?
$679,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandown, NH?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Sandown, NH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,367/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandown, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, drought, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Sandown, NH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sandown, NH. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandown, 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 Sandown, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandown, NH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mottolo Pig Farm, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Sandown, NH?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sandown, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandown, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandown, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 104.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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