The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03049 sells for about $622,800, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,598 a month.
ZIP 03049 — Hollis
The housing market in 03049 remains highly competitive due to limited inventory and strong demand for high-quality school districts. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, driven by affluent buyers moving from the Greater Boston area. The market is characterized by low turnover and high owner-occupancy rates.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with top-tier schools and a strong sense of community, while remaining within commuting distance of major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 1.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 03049, Hillsborough County NH
Hollis is consistently ranked as one of the safest communities in New Hampshire with very low rates of both violent and property crime compared to regional and national averages.
The Hollis-Brookline school district is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing public school systems in the state with strong academic outcomes.
The area faces moderate risk from winter storms and occasional flooding near the Nashua River, but is generally not prone to major wildfire or coastal wind hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Nashua and Greater Boston employment corridors, maintaining a stable, high-income residential character with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by the Town of Hollis; the rate is determined by the annual budget requirements of the town, school district, and county, with no state income tax on earned wages.
Residents primarily commute by private vehicle toward Nashua or the Greater Boston area via NH-111 and US-3, with limited public transit options available.
The area features extensive conservation land, hiking trails at Beaver Brook Association, and proximity to the Nashua River for outdoor activities, alongside local farm stands and community-focused shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals with very few multi-family developments.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents primarily employed in professional, scientific, and technical services in the nearby Nashua and Boston metro areas.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the town's rural character, with minimal large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to the Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District and local municipal taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment and high quality of local fire protection services.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03049 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | New England4.218.1 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.614.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.37.1 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.212.5 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.518.2 mi
- Tsongas Center4.515.3 mi
- SNHU Arena4.419.2 mi
- Gate City Casino4.35.8 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.69.9 mi
- AMC Tyngsboro 124.38 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.69.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.37.1 mi
- Apple Cinemas Merrimack4.19.7 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.75.8 mi
- Discovery Museum4.719.5 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.720 mi
- Fruitlands Museum4.615.1 mi
- SEE Science Center4.519.3 mi
- Bancroft's Castle4.78.4 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.69.9 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.75.8 mi
- Benson Park4.810.2 mi
- Rogers Field4.512.6 mi
- Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls4.510.4 mi
- Shady Point Beach & Campground4.412.8 mi
- Shaker Hills Country Club4.112.7 mi
- Overlook Golf Club4.42.8 mi
- Nashua Country Club4.67.5 mi
- Souhegan Woods Golf Club4.38.1 mi
- Amherst Country Club4.27.1 mi
- Merrimack Premium Outlets4.58.4 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.38.3 mi
- Kohl's45.7 mi
- Shaw's4.110.8 mi
- Tulley BMW of Nashua4.67.6 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.616.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive network of hiking trails and conservation land.
Large protected area for recreation and wildlife.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.