Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Alstead
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Alstead at a glance
Where Alstead sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Cheshire County
- Local market
- Greater Keene
- New Hampshire region
- Monadnock Region
Community profile
- Land area
- 38.9 sq mi
- Population
- 1,551
- People per square mile
- 39.9
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Alstead
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Alstead. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $275,409
- Housing units
- 721
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Average commute
- 31.8 min
Where Alstead sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 47 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 81 mi
- Boston, MA
- 86 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Claremont, NH
- 15 mi
Claremont, NH is served by Amtrak Vermonter. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Alstead
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Alstead.
FAQ
Alstead real estate questions
Where is Alstead, New Hampshire?
Alstead is an incorporated town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in the Monadnock Region. Recorded land area is 38.9 square miles.
How far is Alstead from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 47 mi, Portsmouth, NH 81 mi, Boston, MA 86 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Claremont, NH, 15 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Alstead area?
For the ZIP area around Alstead: median home value $275,409. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Alstead?
Alstead has a population of about 1,551 and roughly 39.9 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Alstead?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Langdon (1.7 mi), Walpole (5.7 mi), Acworth (6.0 mi), Charlestown (6.9 mi), Marlow (7.5 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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