Real Estate Investing in Danbury, New Hampshire (03230)

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Merrimack County • Population: 1,539 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 03230 (Danbury, NH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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 vacancy: 14.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $395,826
Avg Monthly Rent $1,629
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $62,500
% Renters 7.0%

Market Analysis: 03230 Danbury

The 03230 ZIP covers a section of Danbury that demands careful diligence. Prices near $396K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $396K asset, 03230 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Looking more closely, 03230 offers a low basis, the region around Danbury has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Resident income in 03230 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

New investors are better served looking at Danbury's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 03230. 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 Danbury:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,629/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
Concord, NH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
34 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.5%
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 Concord, NH metro data
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Property Strategy for 03230

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
4.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+12.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$134,201/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $338,513 $1,810 3.8% +12.3% $169,257
3BR $402,603 $2,390 4.3% +11.6% $134,201

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$418K$357K$297K$236K$176K$116KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 03230 Compare?

Metric 03230 Danbury Concord, NH New Hampshire
Home Value $395,826 $395,826 N/A $496,656
5-Year CAGR 8.7% 8.7% N/A 9.6%
Avg Rent $1,629 $1,629 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.7%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Concord, NH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
36%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $395,826
Monthly Rent $1,629
Price-to-Rent 20.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 11.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
14.2%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.7%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 03230

Population: 1,539

💰 Median Household Income
$62,500
This area
$62,500
State
$93,430
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
7.0%
This area
7.0%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-6.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
15.0%
This area
15.0%
State
29.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.4 years
This area
48.4 years
State
34.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.2%
This area
14.2%
State
22.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.4%
Other/Mixed 2.6%
Black/African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
18.6%
This area
18.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.2%
This area
21.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.0%
This area
8.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 03230

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
7.7:1 Avg Class Size
$21,946 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Danbury Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
56 Students
👨‍🏫
7.7:1 Class Size
💰
$21,946 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby
C
Colby-Sawyer College
950 students · 9.8 mi
C+
Magdalen College
58 students · 14.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danbury, NH a friendly market for rental owners?

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

What kind of tenants rent in Danbury, NH?

Tenant demand in Danbury, NH is solid. The local workforce $1,629/mo rents across most rental classes.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Danbury, NH?

Danbury, NH home values average about $396K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,629/mo in monthly income.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Danbury, NH?

Danbury, NH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $396K price point reasonable to enter.

Are rents high in Danbury, NH?

Average rent in Danbury, NH is approximately $1,629/mo per month. Against $396K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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