Real Estate Investing in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

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24 ZIP codes • Population: 77,660

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (48/100)

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: 15.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $411,043
Avg Monthly Rent $1,687
ZIP Codes 24

Investing in Cheshire County Real Estate

Across Cheshire County's 24 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The investment case for Cheshire County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

The 0% renter share in Cheshire masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$411,043
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,687
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (NH)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Cheshire County

4 Colleges 5,543 Students 8 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Keene State College
4-Year Public Β· 2,846 students
C
Keene Beauty Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 93 students
C
Franklin Pierce University
4-Year Private Β· 1,637 students
D
Antioch University-New England
4-Year Private Β· 967 students

Cities in Cheshire County

ZIP Codes in Cheshire County, NH

03431 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Keene
Population 25,035
Avg Home $359,459
Avg Rent $1,763/mo
03446 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Swanzey
Population 6,486
Avg Home $400,117
Avg Rent $2,205/mo
03461 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rindge
Population 6,482
Avg Home $481,092
Avg Rent $1,503/mo
03452 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Jaffrey
Population 5,413
Avg Home $413,161
Avg Rent $1,413/mo
03470 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Winchester
Population 5,038
Avg Home $343,656
Avg Rent $1,539/mo
03451 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hinsdale
Population 3,987
Avg Home $294,683
Avg Rent $1,530/mo
03608 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Walpole
Population 3,053
Avg Home $486,422
Avg Rent $1,647/mo
03602 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Alstead
Population 2,415
Avg Home $368,403
Avg Rent $1,530/mo
03447 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Fitzwilliam
Population 2,317
Avg Home $411,323
Avg Rent $1,512/mo
03455 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Marlborough
Population 2,148
Avg Home $382,957
Avg Rent $1,809/mo
03467 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Westmoreland
Population 2,146
Avg Home $449,597
Avg Rent $1,638/mo
03465 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Troy
Population 2,034
Avg Home $351,041
Avg Rent $1,602/mo
03462 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Chesterfield
Population 1,760
Avg Home $481,201
Avg Rent $1,827/mo
03444 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Dublin
Population 1,614
Avg Home $557,809
Avg Rent $1,674/mo
03466 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Chesterfield
Population 1,411
Avg Home $450,488
Avg Rent $1,467/mo
03464 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Stoddard
Population 965
Avg Home $431,880
Avg Rent $1,764/mo
03450 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Harrisville
Population 942
Avg Home $534,475
Avg Rent $2,034/mo
03456 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Marlow
Population 848
Avg Home $360,896
Avg Rent $1,674/mo
03457 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Nelson
Population 720
Avg Home $509,258
Avg Rent $1,872/mo
03448 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Gilsum
Population 719
Avg Home $380,202
Avg Rent $2,007/mo
03445 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sullivan
Population 699
Avg Home $396,571
Avg Rent $1,944/mo
03609 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Walpole
Population 618
Avg Home $289,653
Avg Rent $1,458/mo
03443 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Chesterfield
Population 421
Avg Home $465,720
Avg Rent $1,539/mo
03441 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Winchester
Population 389
Avg Home $264,959
Avg Rent $1,539/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheshire County

Is, NH stronger than the typical NH market?

, NH sits broadly in line with the NH average on most investor metrics. Home values of $411K and rents of $1,687/mo set the benchmark here.

Are rents high in, NH?

Rental rates in, NH average $1,687/mo. Tenant demand and $411K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is the tenant base reliable in, NH?

Tenant quality in, NH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,687/mo.

Is rental property easy to operate in, NH?

NH ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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