The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03244 sells for about $252,900, or $232 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,241 a month.
ZIP 03244 — Hillsborough
The housing market in 03244 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Manchester metro region. Market activity is currently balanced, with properties spending a moderate amount of time on the market.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to the Manchester metro area, while still maintaining access to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 8.1% — 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 4.2%/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 3.1%/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 03244, Hillsborough County NH
Crime rates in Hillsborough are generally low and consistent with rural New Hampshire trends, remaining significantly below national averages for violent and property crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hillsborough-Deering School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces typical New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Contoocook River, with standard insurance requirements for homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by local small businesses and proximity to the Manchester employment corridor, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Hillsborough, utilizing a local tax rate applied to the assessed value of real estate, with no state income tax on wages.
Commuters typically drive toward Manchester or Concord via NH-9 and US-202, with commute times averaging 30-40 minutes.
The area features extensive outdoor access including Fox State Forest, Franklin Pierce Lake, and various hiking trails, with basic shopping and dining located in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workers and those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of larger cities.
The local economy is a mix of small-scale manufacturing, retail, and services, with many residents commuting to the larger Manchester and Concord labor markets.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on NH-9 and US-202 for regional connectivity.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential projects and maintaining the rural character of the town.
The Hillsborough County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property assessments align with market values.
Parcels are subject to the Hillsborough-Deering School District and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard New England weather-related risks.
New Hampshire continues to see net positive domestic migration, driven by individuals relocating from higher-cost states in the Northeast.
New Hampshire is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under state statutes.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form detailing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 03244.
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.
- Pats Peak Ski Area4.66.6 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.310.4 mi
- Hopkinton State Fair4.311.4 mi
- Molly's Tavern And Restaurant4.417.4 mi
- Harlow's Pub & Restaurant4.519.5 mi
- Pats Peak Ski Area4.66.6 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.310.4 mi
- Pillsbury State Park4.710.9 mi
- AG Paintball4.912.8 mi
- Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum4.710.8 mi
- John Hay Estate at The Fells4.714.5 mi
- Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum4.710.8 mi
- Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site4.63.1 mi
- New Hampshire Telephone Museum4.910.1 mi
- Historic Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge4.611.7 mi
- Pillsbury State Park4.710.9 mi
- Sandy Beach Campground4.29.4 mi
- Elm Brook Park4.610.4 mi
- Manahan Park4.53.7 mi
- Grimes Field4.33.6 mi
- Crotched Mountain Golf Club4.410.1 mi
- Shaw's3.63.4 mi
- Davisville Flea Market4.311.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.629.5 mi
- Royal Airport Car Service ®4.924.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state-managed forest offering hiking and nature trails.
Popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.