At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$52,096 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
Zillow: $141,193
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
19.6% smoking rate
How Cheshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheshire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheshire residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,096. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cheshire is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,193. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
8.6% of adults in Cheshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheshire has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$52,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,093M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$141,193
Housing Units47
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation579 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheshire was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.