The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03442 sells for about $249,700, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $1,292 a month.
ZIP 03442 — Bennington
The housing market in ZIP 03442 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local buyers and those seeking rural living, though the limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 4.0% — 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 4.7%/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 4.1%/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 03442, Hillsborough County NH
Crime in Bennington is generally low and consistent with rural New Hampshire trends, remaining significantly safer than the nearby Manchester-Nashua metropolitan core.
Public schools serving the area are part of the ConVal Regional School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation for rural education quality.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Contoocook River; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is modest, driven by local small businesses and a commuter-based workforce that travels toward the Peterborough and Manchester employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Bennington, which relies heavily on local property levies to fund school and town services; there is no state income tax on wages.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times averaging approximately 30-40 minutes to reach major employment centers in Peterborough or Manchester.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to Crotched Mountain for skiing, local hiking trails, and access to the Contoocook River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a high share of long-term residential leases rather than short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is primarily supported by small-scale manufacturing, education, and services, with many residents commuting to larger regional employers in the Manchester-Nashua metro area.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with no public transit infrastructure serving the immediate area.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning, with no major large-scale commercial or residential projects currently in the pipeline.
The Hillsborough County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property tax equity.
Parcels are subject to the ConVal Regional School District tax levy and standard municipal property tax rates.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, reflecting the rural nature of the area and standard fire/weather risk profiles.
New Hampshire continues to see net positive domestic migration, largely driven by individuals relocating from higher-cost states in the Northeast.
New Hampshire is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process that typically requires notice and a public auction.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form covering major systems and known defects, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes database.
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.
- The Dark Woods4.916.3 mi
- Pats Peak Ski Area4.613 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.32.2 mi
- Hopkinton State Fair4.318.9 mi
- Milford Drive-In Theater4.615.3 mi
- Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House4.119.6 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.32.2 mi
- Greenfield State Park4.53.4 mi
- Miller State Park4.810.3 mi
- AG Paintball4.910.3 mi
- Harris Center for Conservation Education4.85.5 mi
- Cheshire Children's Museum4.519.1 mi
- New Hampshire Antique Co-op4.616.3 mi
- Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site4.68.4 mi
- Historic Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge4.618.7 mi
- Hannah Grimes Marketplace4.618.8 mi
- Greenfield State Park4.53.4 mi
- Miller State Park4.810.3 mi
- Manahan Park4.57.9 mi
- Adams Park & Playground4.78.3 mi
- Grimes Field4.38.3 mi
- Crotched Mountain Golf Club4.42.9 mi
- Ben's Sugar Shack & The Maple Station Market4.811.1 mi
- Shaw's3.67.8 mi
- Shaw's3.88.7 mi
- Peterborough Shopping Plaza4.29.1 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.624.8 mi
- Royal Airport Car Service ®4.925.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular regional destination for skiing and outdoor activities.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.