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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Cheshire is approximately 6.978% (7.017% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for CheshireThe median home value in Cheshire is $268k. Annual property taxes average $3k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Cheshire have decreased 5.0% over the past two years. Buyers may find more negotiating room in this market. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,092/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $47k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Cheshire is $70k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Cheshire are public administration (30%) and retail (9%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.