Chester, NH 03036 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Chester, NH—03036

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$658,000

13.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$139,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

41.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.0%

Median Rent

$3,700

23.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,700

23.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Chester, NH

As of May '26, the median home price in Chester, NH is $658,000, with a year-over-year change of 13.2%. This indicates that home prices in Chester, NH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$658,000	13.2%
Single Family	$679,000	11.1%
Condos	$545,000	5.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Chester, NH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Chester, NH is $3,700, with a year-over-year rent change of 23.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Chester, NH is 3-bedrooms: $3,700. The most common rental property sizes in Chester, NH are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 78.7% and 21.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,700	$3,700
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$3,700	$3,700
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

78.7%

3 Bedrooms

21.3%

Property Listings — Chester, NH

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chester, NH is 18. This is a increase of 41.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$755,000	2.0%
Listing Count	30	19.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	19.0%
Days on Market	18	41.0%

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Demographics — Chester, NH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, NH has a population of 5,260, which has increased by 4.4% over the past 5 years. Chester, NH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,260	4.4%
% Under 18	18.7%	-15.4%
% Seniors	14.7%	23.5%
% WFH	16.3%	17.3%
% w/ College Degree	43.5%	9.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chester, NH is a predominantly white area, with 95.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chester, NH is hispanic, making up 1.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Chester, NH, and this percentage has increased by 21.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.5%	2.0%
% Black	0.2%	-50.0%
% Hispanic	1.9%	-32.1%
% Asian	1.0%	-54.5%
% Foreign Born	3.4%	21.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Chester, NH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 122 mortgage originations in Chester, NH, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 49.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Chester, NH. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	122
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, NH

Chester, NH lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	2.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,720
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,260
3 Bedroom	-$860	$3,700	$2,840
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,080

Chester, NH—03036

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, NH

Demographics — Chester, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$658,000
Median Household Income	$139,000

Chester, NH—03036

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Chester, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Chester, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Chester, NH

Demographics — Chester, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Chester, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Chester, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Chester, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Chester, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sandown, NH

Raymond, NH

Derry, NH

Auburn, NH

Hampstead, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

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