Real Estate Investing in Jaffrey, New Hampshire (03452)

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Cheshire County • Population: 5,413 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 03452 (Jaffrey, NH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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 vacancy: 18.1% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $413,161
Avg Monthly Rent $1,413
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,167
% Renters 22.0%

Market Analysis: 03452 Jaffrey

ZIP 03452 inside Cheshire County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $413K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Rent of $1,413/mo on a $413K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 03452 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 03452 sits on the difficult end of the NH spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The demographic picture in 03452 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Jaffrey averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

appears to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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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 Jaffrey:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,413/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 03452

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+11.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$110,500/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $325,876 $1,570 3.5% +11.2% $162,938
3BR $400,298 $2,050 3.7% +10.9% $133,433
4BR $478,113 $2,170 3.3% +11.7% $119,528
5BR $552,498 +11.1% $110,500

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$435K$376K$317K$258K$199K$140KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 03452 Compare?

Metric 03452 Jaffrey Keene, NH New Hampshire
Home Value $413,161 $413,161 N/A $496,656
5-Year CAGR 7.7% 7.7% N/A 9.6%
Avg Rent $1,413 $1,413 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.7% 2.7% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.7%
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 $413,161
Monthly Rent $1,413
Price-to-Rent 24.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 10.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). 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
18.1%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.7%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 03452

Population: 5,413

💰 Median Household Income
$82,167
This area
$82,167
State
$93,430
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.0%
This area
22.0%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
State
-6.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.2%
This area
31.2%
State
29.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.8 years
This area
43.8 years
State
34.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.1%
This area
18.1%
State
22.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.7%
Other/Mixed 5.2%
Black/African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
👶 Under 18
24.7%
This area
24.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.2%
This area
16.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.7%
This area
1.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 03452

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
$22,296 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Conant Middle High School (H)

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
368 Students
💰
$22,296 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Conant Middle High School (M)

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
257 Students
💰
$22,296 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Jaffrey Grade School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
284 Students
💰
$22,296 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

3 Nearby 8 Off-Campus Students
C
Franklin Pierce University
1,637 students · 3.4 mi
C+
Keene State College
2,846 students · 13.0 mi
D
Antioch University-New England
967 students · 13.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing expensive in Jaffrey, NH?

Jaffrey, NH median home values land near $413K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,413/mo-per-month rentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Jaffrey, NH?

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

How high is vacancy risk in Jaffrey, NH?

Jaffrey, NH carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $1,413/mo.

Does house hacking work in Jaffrey, NH?

House hacking works a challenging in Jaffrey, NH. Rents of $1,413/mo against $413K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Jaffrey, NH?

Tenant demand in Jaffrey, NH is solid. The local workforce $1,413/mo rents across most rental classes.

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