Real Estate Investing in Hollis, New Hampshire (03049)

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Hillsborough County • Population: 8,530 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 03049 (Hollis, NH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 33.0 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $813,485
Avg Monthly Rent $2,052
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $155,339
% Renters 8.6%

Market Analysis: 03049 Hollis

Investors eyeing 03049 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $813K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

On the rental side, the numbers look inviting — $813K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 03049 is substantial and deserves full respect.

The gap between 03049 and stronger Hollis ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

The demographic picture in 03049 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Hollis averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

New investors are better served looking at Hollis's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 03049. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Hollis:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,052/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Manchester-Nashua, NH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
20 days
Average time to sell
Fast
11.1%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Manchester-Nashua, NH metro data
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Property Strategy for 03049

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+9.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$216,421/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $540,932 $2,280 3.0% +8.7% $270,466
3BR $699,896 $3,030 3.1% +9.2% $233,299
4BR $900,504 $3,220 2.6% +9.5% $225,126
5BR $1,082,105 +9.3% $216,421

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$856K$752K$648K$544K$439K$335KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 03049 Compare?

Metric 03049 Hollis Manchester-Nashua, NH New Hampshire
Home Value $813,485 $813,485 N/A $496,656
5-Year CAGR 6.6% 6.6% N/A 9.6%
Avg Rent $2,052 $2,052 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.0% 2.0% - -
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Finley Property Management
Town Of Peterborough, NH

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Peloquin Realty & Property Management offers property management services and real estate sales in Southern New Hampshire, including multi-family properties. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.6%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $813,485
Monthly Rent $2,052
Price-to-Rent 33.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.0%
Cap Rate 2.0%
5-Year IRR 8.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
1.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.6%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 03049

Population: 8,530

💰 Median Household Income
$155,339
This area
$155,339
State
$93,430
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
8.6%
This area
8.6%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-6.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
55.0%
This area
55.0%
State
29.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.3 years
This area
48.3 years
State
34.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
1.2%
This area
1.2%
State
22.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 87.0%
Other/Mixed 7.9%
Black/African American 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
👶 Under 18
20.3%
This area
20.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.9%
This area
21.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.3%
This area
0.3%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 03049

A+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
11.8:1 Avg Class Size
$20,714 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Hollis Upper Elementary School

📚 04 – 06 School
👥
288 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$21,494 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Hollis Primary School

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
👥
393 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$21,494 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Hollis-Brookline High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
745 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$19,933 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Hollis-Brookline Middle School

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
369 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
💰
$19,933 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 576 Off-Campus Students
C
Nashua Community College
1,262 students · 4.4 mi
D
St Joseph School of Nursing
96 students · 5.3 mi
C
Harmony Health Care Institute
164 students · 6.1 mi
C+
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
95 students · 6.4 mi
C
Rivier University
2,879 students · 6.5 mi
C+
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts
24 students · 6.9 mi
C+
Greater Lowell Technical School
77 students · 12.0 mi
C+
Alexander Academy
30 students · 14.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 576 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What approach is best for Hollis, NH real estate?

Most investors in Hollis, NH run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What are home prices like in Hollis, NH?

Typical homes in Hollis, NH go for around $813K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

What are vacancy rates like in Hollis, NH?

Rental vacancy in Hollis, NH is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How viable is house hacking in Hollis, NH?

House hacking works a challenging in Hollis, NH. Rents of $2,052/mo against $813K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What do rentals go for in Hollis, NH?

Rent in Hollis, NH is around $2,052/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $813K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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