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Cheshire County, NH home prices

Cheshire County, NH: the typical home is worth $394,059 as of 2026-05, up +4.0% over the past year and +296.7% since 2000. Listings run about $265/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Cheshire County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.0%Cooling
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market38 daysBalanced

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1979: $36,177 → 2026: $394,059 (10.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$394,0592026-05
1-year+4.0%
5-year+47.1%
10-year+118.3%
Since 2000+296.7%
Population78k2024
Median income$84,0082023 · 4.7× income
Median rent$1,821/mo2026 · 5.5% gross yield
New homes/yr1722024
Price / sq ft$265listings
Days on market382026-06
Active listings1602026-06
Price cuts13%of listings

Market read

At $394,059, homes in Cheshire County sit 21% below the New Hampshire median ($499,094) and 68% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 10 New Hampshire counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,945/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,821/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Windham County, VT ($377,210) · Hillsborough County, NH ($526,336) · Franklin County, MA ($372,655) · Sullivan County, NH ($389,070) · Merrimack County, NH ($491,873) · Bennington County, VT ($380,467)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Cheshire County, NH?
The typical home in Cheshire County is worth $394,059 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Cheshire County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.0% over the past year and +296.7% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Cheshire County affordable?
At 4.7× the local median income of $84,008, Cheshire County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Cheshire County?
Median rent is $1,821/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.5% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Cheshire County?
Homes here take a median of 38 days to sell, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$99,346
2001$110,897
2002$122,721
2003$136,734
2004$150,787
2005$165,926
2006$181,236
2007$197,178
2008$201,069
2009$187,373
2010$175,458
2011$172,672
2012$169,148
2013$169,117
2014$170,237
2015$174,228
2016$180,381
2017$183,958
2018$194,722
2019$203,549
2020$216,231
2021$251,487
2022$285,518
2023$325,527
2024$351,828
2025$376,324
2026$391,324