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Chesterfield, NH

Chesterfield, NH.

Population: 581 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chesterfield, NH is $465,720 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $970,000 after a median 119 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$465,720

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$465,720
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$469,192
House Price Index (state)
472.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$970,000
1-year sale-price change
+288.0%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
1-year forecast
+3.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Chesterfield Central School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Troy Mills Landfill (14.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
108
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,644
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,251

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (41 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Miller Farm Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+364 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
33.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,890
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,034
Average weekly wage
$1,122
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChesterfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$465,720$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$970,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market119 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,890$5,920$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chesterfield, NH?
$465,720.
What is the median sale price in Chesterfield, NH?
$970,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chesterfield, NH?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in Chesterfield, NH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chesterfield, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Chesterfield, NH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Chesterfield, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chesterfield, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chesterfield, NH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chesterfield, NH?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chesterfield, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chesterfield, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chesterfield, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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