The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03894 sells for about $765,000, or $370 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 03894 — Wolfeboro
The housing market in 03894 remains resilient with steady price appreciation driven by limited inventory and high demand for lakefront and recreational properties. While affordability is a concern for some, the area continues to attract remote workers and retirees. Some specific metrics like active listings count were sourced from regional portal data, while others were derived from census and tax records.
This ZIP is ideal for families and remote workers seeking a high quality of life near major lakes, as well as seasonal residents.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.8 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 3.1% · poverty 6.8% — 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 10.4%/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 5.4%/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 03894, Carroll County NH
The area is served by the Governor Wentworth Regional School District, which maintains a standard regional academic profile.
The region faces typical New England seasonal risks, including winter storm impacts and localized flood risks near lakefront properties.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, seasonal recreation, and a growing base of remote workers attracted to the Lakes Region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Hampshire) — Property Tax Abatement: Provides a mechanism for property owners to seek a reduction in their tax assessment if they can prove the assessment is disproportionate to other properties or causes undue hardship. State (New Hampshire) — New Hampshire Property Tax: Property taxes are levied by local taxing districts (municipalities, counties, school districts). The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local tax rate (tax rate = total amount to be raised / total assessed value of the municipality).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward employment hubs in Laconia or the Seacoast region via NH-16.
The area features extensive access to Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Wentworth, offering boating, fishing, and hiking trails within minutes.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, heavily influenced by seasonal demand and a limited supply of year-round housing.
The economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare, and education, with significant employment provided by the regional school district and local hospitality businesses.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; public transit options are extremely limited in this rural-suburban geography.
Development is focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion to support the growing year-round population.
Parcels are subject to Governor Wentworth Regional School District taxes and municipal property assessments.
Insurance premiums are rising due to regional climate risks and the high cost of rebuilding in the Lakes Region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- White Lake Speedway4.316.7 mi
- American Classic Arcade Museum4.715.9 mi
- Escape Hour House4.914.4 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.610.7 mi
- BankNH Pavilion4.612.6 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.4 mi
- Bank of NH Pavilion West (MAIN) Entrance4.713.1 mi
- Acton Fairgrounds4.415.4 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.610.7 mi
- Wright Museum of World War II4.82.2 mi
- Wentworth State Park4.61.6 mi
- Abenaki Tower4.88.5 mi
- Falls of Song4.812.4 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.4 mi
- The Old Country Store and Museum4.716.3 mi
- Wright Museum of World War II4.82.2 mi
- Windrifter Resort4.12 mi
- American Classic Arcade Museum4.715.9 mi
- Gunstock Mountain Resort4.610.7 mi
- Castle in the Clouds4.712.4 mi
- Ellacoya State Park4.69.8 mi
- Mount Major Trail4.87.5 mi
- Brook Walk (Waterfalls) – Castle In The Clouds Conservation Area4.812.6 mi
- Sun Retreats Westward Shores3.814.8 mi
- Meredith Bay Marina4.517.3 mi
- Melvin Village Marina4.99.8 mi
- Winnisquam Marine4.618.5 mi
- Goodhue Boat Company, Wolfeboro4.53.4 mi
- Province Lake Golf Course4.211.6 mi
- Kingswood Golf Club4.42 mi
- Beans & Greens Farm4.611.8 mi
- Ocean State Job Lot4.28 mi
- Indian Mound Shopping Center3.812.4 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 providing boating and swimming access.
Local venue for community performances and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.