Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Gilsum
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Gilsum at a glance
Where Gilsum 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
- 16.7 sq mi
- Population
- 716
- People per square mile
- 42.9
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Housing
Housing around Gilsum
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Gilsum. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $247,504
- Median gross rent
- $1,575/mo
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Average commute
- 26.8 min
Where Gilsum sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 41 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 76 mi
- Boston, MA
- 77 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Brattleboro, VT
- 20 mi
Brattleboro, VT is served by Amtrak Vermonter. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Gilsum.
FAQ
Gilsum real estate questions
Where is Gilsum, New Hampshire?
Gilsum is an incorporated town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in the Monadnock Region. Recorded land area is 16.7 square miles.
How far is Gilsum from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 41 mi, Portsmouth, NH 76 mi, Boston, MA 77 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Brattleboro, VT, 20 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Gilsum area?
For the ZIP area around Gilsum: median home value $247,504, median gross rent $1,575 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Gilsum?
Gilsum has a population of about 716 and roughly 42.9 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Gilsum?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Sullivan (3.2 mi), Surry (3.9 mi), Alstead (5.1 mi), Marlow (6.2 mi), Keene (7.1 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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