The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03246 sells for about $339,700, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,224 a month.
ZIP 03246 — Laconia
The housing market in 03246 remains stable with steady price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand for lake-area properties. While sales volume is moderate, the market is supported by a mix of local buyers and those seeking vacation or retirement homes. Current conditions reflect a balanced environment where sellers maintain leverage due to low supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a lake-centric lifestyle, though it also attracts seasonal residents and investors interested in the vacation rental market.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 3.1% · poverty 12.6% — 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 7.0%/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 5.5%/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 03246, Belknap County NH
Laconia generally experiences crime rates consistent with regional averages for small New England cities, with property crime being the primary concern.
Public schools in the area are served by the Laconia School District, which provides a range of educational services with performance metrics generally aligned with state averages.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal flooding near Lake Winnipesaukee and the Winnipesaukee River.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, healthcare, and local manufacturing, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown and lakefront areas.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in New Hampshire, which lacks a general sales or broad-based income tax, relying heavily on local property levies to fund schools and services.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicles via NH-106 and US-3, with limited public transit options for those traveling to employment hubs in Concord or Manchester.
The area is a major recreational hub featuring extensive access to Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Opechee, numerous public parks, and proximity to regional hiking trails and winter sports venues.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the area's tourism appeal and limited housing inventory, leading to steady rent growth and low vacancy rates.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare services, and small-scale manufacturing, with significant seasonal fluctuations.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with NH-106 serving as a primary corridor connecting to regional highways.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial infrastructure in the downtown core.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and local school district levies; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risks, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- American Classic Arcade Museum4.72.4 mi
- Escape Hour House4.93.8 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.66.2 mi
- New Hampshire Motor Speedway4.615 mi
- BankNH Pavilion4.63.1 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.8 mi
- Ragged Mountain Resort4.619.5 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.66.2 mi
- Funspot4.62.4 mi
- Squam Lakes Natural Science Center4.712.1 mi
- Weirs Beach4.62 mi
- Smitty's Cinema & GameLAB Tilton4.311.7 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.8 mi
- Squam Lakes Natural Science Center4.712.1 mi
- The Old Country Store and Museum4.712.8 mi
- Canterbury Shaker Village4.615.2 mi
- Wright Museum of World War II4.813.5 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.66.2 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.8 mi
- Squam Lakes Natural Science Center4.712.1 mi
- Ellacoya State Park4.66 mi
- Weirs Beach4.62 mi
- Winnisquam Marine4.65.7 mi
- Meredith Bay Marina4.55.1 mi
- Melvin Village Marina4.911.5 mi
- Winni Marine4.81.8 mi
- Goodhue Boat Company, Wolfeboro4.512.6 mi
- Lochmere Country Club4.58.5 mi
- Waukewan Golf Club4.47.6 mi
- Birch Hill Country Club4.512.8 mi
- Den Brae Golf Course4.49.5 mi
- Greenside Restaurant4.38.5 mi
- Tanger Outlets Tilton4.49.4 mi
- Moulton Farm4.86.8 mi
- Beans & Greens Farm4.64 mi
- Shaw's4.11.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.41.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional lake offering boating, fishing, and swimming.
Public park with trails and lake access.
Private golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.