Real Estate Investing in Barnstead, New Hampshire

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 4,972 • Belknap County

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Should you buy in Barnstead, NH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 25.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.0% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $465,565
Avg Monthly Rent $1,782
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Barnstead Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of New Hampshire: Barnstead has 2 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Barnstead's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Barnstead has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Barnstead's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Laconia, NH

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Avg Home Value
$465,565
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,782
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Laconia, NH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
1/2
50 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Laconia, NH metro
50
Days to pending
10.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Barnstead, NH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnstead, NH

Is housing expensive in Barnstead, NH?

Expect median prices around $466K in Barnstead, NH. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Is Barnstead, NH a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in Barnstead, NH deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What strategy should investors use in Barnstead, NH?

In Barnstead, NH the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $466K prices and $1,782/mo rents suits that approach.

How does Barnstead, NH rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Barnstead, NH at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $466K and rents around $1,782/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are tenants stable in Barnstead, NH?

The tenant pool in Barnstead, NH is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,782/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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