Real Estate Investing in Nelson, New Hampshire

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 720 • Cheshire County

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Should you buy in Nelson, 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: 42.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.3% 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 $509,258
Avg Monthly Rent $1,872
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Nelson Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of New Hampshire: Nelson has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Nelson is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Nelson — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Keene, NH

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Avg Home Value
$509,258
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Keene, NH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
37%
Days Pending
0/2
40 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Keene, NH metro
40
Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Nelson, NH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson, NH

Does Nelson, NH make sense for an investment property?

Nelson, NH posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $509K and average rents around $1,872/mo. That combination puts it in the resilient tier for investor interest.

What are vacancy rates like in Nelson, NH?

Nelson, NH carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $1,872/mo.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Nelson, NH?

Nelson, NH rentals go for roughly $1,872/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $509K acquisition costs.

Are landlord laws favorable in Nelson, NH?

Nelson, NH falls under NH landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the typical renter like in Nelson, NH?

Tenant demand in Nelson, NH is solid. The local workforce $1,872/mo rents across most rental classes.

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