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Cheshire

Cheshire

Located in New Haven County

$573,334 Average Value
$287 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Cheshire is a suburbanizing town north of New Haven

If you want a Cheshire smile on your face, you may want to check out Cheshire, Connecticut. This suburban New England town is relaxing, idyllic, and has plenty to do. "It's a small friendly town," says Marc Seigel, a Realtor with RE/MAX RISE. "It's got a homey feel and great people. It used to be rural, but it's become more suburban over the years."

Community pride is strong at Cheshire Pizza & Ale.
Community pride is strong at Cheshire Pizza & Ale.
With wide lawns and covered porches, Cheshire residents have plenty of options to relax and enjoy the weather on a sunny day.
With wide lawns and covered porches, Cheshire residents have plenty of options to relax and enjoy the weather on a sunny day.
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Cheshire hosts several youth sports teams, from baseball to football

Cheshire is a sports town without a professional sports team; it's mostly the kids and parents playing recreationally. There are plenty of youth leagues that make use of the town's considerable green space. "There are strong sports organizations in town for the kids," Seigel says, "Whether it's baseball, soccer, or football." Bartlem Recreation Area is home to baseball and soccer fields, along with the indoor community pool, where Seigel says you'll often find residents swimming and splashing around. Sports aren't only restricted to kids Cheshire, "As an adult," Seigel says, "I'm playing pickleball or tennis. We have lots of courts available."

Cheshire teams often compete at the fields of Bartlem Recreation Area.
Cheshire teams often compete at the fields of Bartlem Recreation Area.
Bikers and hikers enjoy the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail which connects Cheshire to towns all the way from New Haven to Suffield.
Bikers and hikers enjoy the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail which connects Cheshire to towns all the way from New Haven to Suffield.
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Cheshire's semi-rural homes rarely come on the market

The community found in the parks and sports courts translates back to Cheshire's tidy suburban streets, "You definitely know your neighbors," Seigel says. "People care about having good relationships with each other." Becoming a neighbor in Cheshire can be tough, though. "It's difficult to get a house here," Seigel says. "We have very little inventory. New England is showing scarcity in the housing market." It's not impossible by any means, but if you see a house in Cheshire go up for sale, you'll have to act fast. Homes in town start around $450,000 for three bedrooms and two baths with just under an acre of land. Homes in town top out around $1 million for waterside new builds with four bedrooms and four bathrooms for those looking for plenty of space and a lake in the backyard.

Older homes in Cheshire offer a variety of unique architectural details.
Older homes in Cheshire offer a variety of unique architectural details.
Cheshire has many recently developed areas with large modern homes.
Cheshire has many recently developed areas with large modern homes.
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A local museum attracts comics and cartoons fans

Whether you're a kid or a grownup, the Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum is likely to put a wide smile on your face. Open since 1997, the museum is home to over 80,000 pieces of memorabilia centered around American pop culture. You'll find iconic lunch boxes, comic books, and action figures from American cultural touchstones like G.I. Joe, The Incredible Hulk, and Loony Tunes -- but that's not all, folks! The museum owners offer free admission in April for all ages, so if you're looking for the right time to go, you won't feel like an April fool if you head to the museum on April 1. You'll just have some more money in your pocket. Whether you're looking to lace up for a game of pickleball, take the kids to soccer practice, or just find a community where you'll have a friendly relationship with your neighbors, you'll find plenty of reasons to smile in Cheshire.

Popeye, who shares his birthday with museum founder Herbert Barker, is well represented at Cheshire's Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum.
Popeye, who shares his birthday with museum founder Herbert Barker, is well represented at Cheshire's Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum.
The grounds of Cheshire's The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum offer countless photo opportunities.
The grounds of Cheshire's The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum offer countless photo opportunities.
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Students received A-rated educations at Cheshire schools

Students are part of the acclaimed Cheshire Public Schools system, rated with an A on Niche. For kindergarten through sixth grade, students may attend Highland School, which Niche gives an A. Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High School also earn As. High school students can take advantage of career and technical education courses in STEM subjects, hospitality, education and more.

Cheshire Academy has students from 27 countries on its 104-acre campus in Cheshire.
Cheshire Academy has students from 27 countries on its 104-acre campus in Cheshire.
Cheshire High School is a highly rated public school that serves about 1,400 students in town.
Cheshire High School is a highly rated public school that serves about 1,400 students in town.
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Cheshire Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$509,950
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$533,230
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$199,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
325
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287

Area Facts

Number of Homes
8,849
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,216
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,752
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,202
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,264

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Cheshire Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
29,395
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$134,421
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$156,620

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
31''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

51 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Cheshire
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