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Chesterfield

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Cheshire County
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Hampshire
  • 8 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Chesterfield is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 3,566. Chesterfield is in Cheshire County. Living in Chesterfield offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Chesterfield there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Chesterfield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chesterfield are above average.
    Population
    3,566

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $281,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $831
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      1%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Chesterfield

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,217
    National
    $55,322
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      Chesterfield Reviews

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      Chesterfield, NH is a small town family oriented community. While there are few businesses in town, the close proximity to Keene and Brattleboro, VT offer employment, retail, and entertainment. If you are an outdoor enthusiast then CT River, Spofford Lake and Pisgah Park offer much in such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and boating.
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      My town has almost everything, making it super convenient to get whatever I need. Another plus is that New Hampshire has no sales tax, so I can spend less while purchasing items. We have very many locally owned businesses around, especially restaurants. In my personal opinion, I believe local restaurants to be more popular than our local Applebee's. Although we have a wide variety of locally owned businesses, we also have our share of large businesses, such as Wal-Mart and Rite Aid. We can definitely get everything we need right here.
      New England is known for its harsh winters, especially New Hampshire. Locals are always worried about when the next snow storm will hit. However, when spring finally comes, it could not be under appreciated. Mud season is huge around here, and there is occasional flooding. Summers are short and hot, sometimes with a few thunderstorms. Fall is beautiful, and it is always surprising how fast it cools off between September and October.