Peterborough
“The Monadnock Region's arts and culture capital”
$395K
Median home price
▲ 4.8% past year
About Peterborough
Peterborough is the cultural hub of the Monadnock region — the MacDowell Artist Colony has hosted Thornton Wilder, Leonard Bernstein, and countless luminaries since 1907. The downtown has genuine energy with independent restaurants, antique shops, and year-round theater.
Market Snapshot
22
Days on market
median
$247
Price / sq ft
$25.50
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.0%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
30 min
to Keene
45 min
to Nashua
60 min
to Manchester
85 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Jaffrey Airport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Peterborough
Spring
MacDowell season opens and Peterborough Players spring productions
Summer
Outdoor summer theater and Monadnock Region arts events
Fall
Monadnock foliage and MacDowell fall programming
Winter
Peterborough Players winter season and intimate downtown living
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