The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03070 sells for about $615,000, or $320 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.05% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,193 a month.
ZIP 03070 — New Boston
Pelham's housing market remains a competitive seller's market, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand from families and professionals, coupled with limited new construction, continues to drive the median sale price upward despite broader regional economic fluctuations.
Pelham is ideal for family buyers and professionals working in the tech or engineering sectors who prioritize suburban space and high-quality schools while maintaining access to the Boston-Nashua employment corridor.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 6.3% — 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 5.3%/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 03076, Hillsborough County NH
Pelham maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to regional averages in Hillsborough County, with property and violent crime incidents remaining below national benchmarks.
The Pelham School District is generally well-regarded, with schools consistently meeting state accountability standards and providing strong academic support for local families.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Beaver Brook watershed.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Greater Lowell and Nashua employment corridors, with a high concentration of residents employed in computer and mathematical occupations.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Pelham, primarily funding local school and town services through a property-tax-heavy revenue model typical of New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute by car toward employment hubs in Nashua, NH, and the Greater Lowell/Boston, MA area via NH-111 and I-93.
The town offers significant outdoor amenities including the Pelham Town Forest, various conservation trails, and proximity to local golf courses and community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the town's suburban appeal and limited multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of professional services, technology, and manufacturing, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with NH-111 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the town to regional highway networks.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and the preservation of existing conservation land.
Parcels are subject to the Pelham School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in Southern New Hampshire.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03076 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.
- Mel's Funway Park4.212.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.319 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.213 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England412.9 mi
- Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center - Manchester4.513.1 mi
- Pats Peak Ski Area4.614.5 mi
- SNHU Arena4.411.7 mi
- Gate City Casino4.319.2 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.39.9 mi
- McIntyre Ski Area4.512.9 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.39.9 mi
- McIntyre Ski Area4.512.9 mi
- Revo Casino and Social House4.312.8 mi
- Apple Cinemas Merrimack4.112.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.213 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.712.1 mi
- McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center4.419.3 mi
- SEE Science Center4.511.4 mi
- Aviation Museum of New Hampshire4.713.6 mi
- Averill House Vineyard4.918 mi
- Livingston Park4.612.2 mi
- Greenfield State Park4.59.9 mi
- Clough State Park4.69 mi
- Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls4.57.6 mi
- Derryfield Park4.612.8 mi
- Riverside Outboards llc4.913.5 mi
- Souhegan Woods Golf Club4.310.7 mi
- Amherst Country Club4.210.6 mi
- Passaconaway Country Club4.412.9 mi
- Crotched Mountain Golf Club4.49.6 mi
- Ponemah Green Family Golf Center4.110.2 mi
- Sierra4.510.9 mi
- Ben's Sugar Shack & The Maple Station Market4.812 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.5 mi
- Marshalls4.310.9 mi
- Kohl's4.210.9 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.613.2 mi
- Royal Airport Car Service ®4.916.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail network for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Natural waterway providing scenic views and conservation areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.