Real Estate Investing in Dublin, New Hampshire (03444)

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Cheshire County • Population: 1,614 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 03444 (Dublin, NH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 20.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 27.8 — 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 $557,809
Avg Monthly Rent $1,674
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $96,516
% Renters 16.7%

Market Analysis: 03444 Dublin

The 03444 ZIP covers a section of Dublin that demands careful diligence. Prices near $558K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Put differently, the numbers look inviting — $558K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 03444 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Within NH, ZIP 03444 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Cheshire County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and impressive enough to shape underwriting.

Employment concentration in 03444 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

Strategically, 03444 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Dublin:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,674/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
Keene, NH Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
40 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.7%
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 Keene, NH metro data
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Property Strategy for 03444

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+9.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$152,175/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $378,061 $1,860 3.5% +8.8% $189,030
3BR $495,696 $2,430 3.5% +9.1% $165,232
4BR $608,700 $2,460 2.9% +9.2% $152,175

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$583K$509K$435K$361K$286K$212KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 03444 Compare?

Metric 03444 Dublin Keene, NH New Hampshire
Home Value $557,809 $557,809 N/A $496,656
5-Year CAGR 7.9% 7.9% N/A 9.6%
Avg Rent $1,674 $1,674 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 2.3% - -
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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
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.9%
Strong

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $557,809
Monthly Rent $1,674
Price-to-Rent 27.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.6%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 10.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). 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
20.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.9%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 03444

Population: 1,614

💰 Median Household Income
$96,516
This area
$96,516
State
$93,430
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.7%
This area
16.7%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.7%
This area
0.7%
State
-6.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
48.6%
This area
48.6%
State
29.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
51.4 years
This area
51.4 years
State
34.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
20.5%
This area
20.5%
State
22.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 94.2%
Other/Mixed 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
19.0%
This area
19.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
26.1%
This area
26.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.0%
This area
11.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 03444

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
9.0:1 Avg Class Size
$25,044 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Dublin Consolidated School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
55 Students
👨‍🏫
9.0:1 Class Size
💰
$25,044 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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

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  • 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

4 Nearby 8 Off-Campus Students
C
Franklin Pierce University
1,637 students · 7.9 mi
C+
Keene State College
2,846 students · 10.7 mi
D
Antioch University-New England
967 students · 11.5 mi
C
Keene Beauty Academy
93 students · 13.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dublin, NH rate as a rental market?

Dublin, NH scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $558K and rents near $1,674/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the best play in Dublin, NH?

For Dublin, NH, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How much do tenants pay in Dublin, NH?

Expect rents around $1,674/mo per month in Dublin, NH. With home values at $558K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Dublin, NH suited for a house hack?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Dublin, NH reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are there empty rentals in Dublin, NH?

Dublin, NH sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NH rental market.

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