Cheshire County, New Hampshire Housing Market
In Cheshire County, New Hampshire, the median home value is $280,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,276. This places Cheshire County at #728 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within New Hampshire.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,206
- Establishments: 2,083
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 147
- Multi-family: 20
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 34,539 (avg $88,281)
- Outflow: 32,340 (avg $87,350)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Cheshire County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03462 | 254.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 03467 | 257.2 | +5.40% | 2025 |
| 3 | 03455 | 285.5 | — | 2025 |
| 4 | 03451 | 289.2 | +7.02% | 2025 |
| 5 | 03452 | 323.9 | +1.67% | 2025 |
| 6 | 03461 | 304.3 | +5.47% | 2025 |
| 7 | 03458 | 292.4 | +9.55% | 2025 |
| 8 | 03431 | 288.0 | +5.08% | 2025 |
| 9 | 03470 | 287.5 | +7.55% | 2025 |
| 10 | 03446 | 299.6 | +6.90% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cheshire County | New Hampshire Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $280,100 | $349,500 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,276 | $1,318 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.7% | 74.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.3 | 22.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cheshire County is 19.9% below the New Hampshire state average and 23.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,276/month is 3.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Cheshire County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Cheshire County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.7%, compared to 74.3% in New Hampshire and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Tennessee | $280,200 | $1,308 |
| Bennington County | Vermont | $279,900 | $1,109 |
| Klamath County | Oregon | $280,400 | $991 |
| Marshall County | Tennessee | $279,800 | $946 |
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | $279,600 | $1,318 |
Other Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | $268,700 | $1,211 | 75.4% |
| Grafton County | $344,500 | $1,301 | 71.3% |
| Strafford County | $362,800 | $1,488 | 67.1% |
| Merrimack County | $367,600 | $1,360 | 73.5% |
| Coos County | $188,900 | $876 | 74.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).