As we move further into 2026, New Hampshire’s housing market continues to reflect a mix of historic tightness and gradual easing that many New England buyers and sellers are watching closely.
After years of limited inventory and rapidly rising prices, the pace of home price growth in New Hampshire has noticeably slowed. In 2025, the median price of a single-family home climbed about 3.9 % to a record level—still rising, but much more moderately than in prior years.
One of the biggest stories in the Granite State has been housing supply. Inventory remains well below what most real estate experts consider a balanced market (roughly 5–7 months of supply), keeping pressure on buyers. But there are some signs of improvement: listings and available homes have begun to increase, and the months of supply has moved up from critically low levels, giving buyers just a bit more room to breathe.
Another notable trend is affordability. While prices have slowed, median prices in key areas like Rockingham County still sit high compared to local incomes, making homeownership a challenge for many Granite Staters. Yet, as mortgage rates stabilize—not falling dramatically but offering predictability—some buyers feel more confident returning to the market, especially as they face fewer bidding wars and more negotiation room than in the past few years.
Regional differences matter too. Northern and rural counties have seen modest price movement compared to the Seacoast and Southern New Hampshire, where demand remains strongest. For buyers willing to look beyond Manchester and Portsmouth, emerging markets with slightly softer pricing can offer opportunities.
For sellers, 2026 is still favorable with the right strategy. Homes priced competitively and marketed well continue to garner strong interest—even as days on market edge longer than during the historic frenzy of recent years.
New Hampshire’s housing landscape in 2026 is evolving toward a more balanced market. Prices remain high by historic standards, inventory is slowly growing, and buyers may find more breathing room than they did in previous years—though affordability challenges persist, especially close to urban hubs and desirable coastal regions.