Real Estate Investing in Farmington, New Hampshire (03835)

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Strafford County • Population: 6,800 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 03835 (Farmington, NH)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

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 26.5 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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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 $429,797
Avg Monthly Rent $1,350
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $60,962
% Renters 30.4%

Market Analysis: 03835 Farmington

Investors eyeing 03835 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $430K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The 03835 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Within NH, ZIP 03835 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Strafford County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and robust enough to shape underwriting.

Meanwhile, 6,800 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategically, 03835 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 Farmington:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 7.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,350/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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Property Strategy for 03835

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$108,361/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $352,195 $1,770 3.6% +10.4% $176,097
3BR $417,245 $2,190 3.8% +10.4% $139,082
4BR $433,444 $2,480 4.1% +10.0% $108,361

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$453K$392K$332K$271K$211K$150KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

No data available

📊 How Does 03835 Compare?

Metric 03835 Farmington New Hampshire
Home Value $429,797 $429,797 $496,656
5-Year CAGR 8.3% 8.3% 9.6%
Avg Rent $1,350 $1,350 -
Cap Rate 2.5% 2.5% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.3%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $429,797
Monthly Rent $1,350
Price-to-Rent 26.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.5%
5-Year IRR 10.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.3% ▲
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: 2.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.5%). 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
2.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 03835

Population: 6,800

💰 Median Household Income
$60,962
This area
$60,962
State
$93,430
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
30.4%
This area
30.4%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.3%
This area
2.3%
State
-6.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.9%
This area
18.9%
State
29.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.6 years
This area
42.6 years
State
34.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
22.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.4%
Other/Mixed 4.0%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black/African American 1.7%
👶 Under 18
19.7%
This area
19.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.1%
This area
14.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.9%
This area
6.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 03835

A+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
9.9:1 Avg Class Size
$20,121 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Farmington Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
232 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$20,121 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Henry Wilson Memorial School

📚 04 – 08 School
👥
275 Students
👨‍🏫
9.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,121 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Valley View Community School

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
👥
247 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
💰
$20,121 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

1 Nearby
C
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
168 students · 13.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home sale price in Farmington, NH?

Farmington, NH home values average about $430K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,350/mo in monthly income.

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

Tenant quality in Farmington, NH ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $1,350/mo.

Are there empty rentals in Farmington, NH?

Vacancy risk in Farmington, NH is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

Is Farmington, NH good for house hacking?

Farmington, NH is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $430K price point reasonable to enter.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Farmington, NH?

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

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