New Hampshire Housing Market — Midyear 2026 Review
Halfway through 2026, New Hampshire has recorded 5,391 single-family closings at a median price of $565,000 — 4.4% more sales than the first half of 2025, at prices 4.6% higher.
First half 2026 at a glance
| Measure | H1 2026 | Change vs. H1 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales (single-family) | 5,391 | +4.4% |
| Median sale price | $565,000 | +4.6% |
| Inventory at June 30 | — | +16.2% |
| Days on market, June | 24 | −2 days |
| Percent of list received, June | 101.3% | — |
The three things that defined the first half
1. Inventory came back. Every month of 2026 has ended with more homes for sale than the same month of 2025 — 10.1% in January building steadily to 16.2% in June. After four years in which the binding constraint on this market was supply, buyers finally have a list to work from.
2. It did not soften prices. The statewide median rose in every month year over year, from 7.5% in January to 5.4% in June. Sellers received above full list price in April, May and June. Additional supply met additional demand.
3. The affordability gradient steepened. Rockingham crossed a $698,000 median in June while Merrimack sat at $535,000. Strafford, the traditional relief valve for Seacoast buyers, posted the state's fastest price growth all half — up 13.1% year over year in June — which means the relief it offers is narrowing.
Where each county stands at midyear
Rockingham County — highest prices, strongest volume growth. Median $698,000 in June, closings up 10.5%. The Seacoast and border towns are absorbing demand from Massachusetts at a pace that has not slowed.
Hillsborough County — highest transaction count, fastest sales. June homes went under agreement in 17 days. Price growth is cooling, at 2.1% in June against 3.7% in January, which may be the first sign of a ceiling in the Manchester–Nashua corridor.
Strafford County — fastest price growth in the state, every month. Median $570,000 in June, up 13.1%. Dover, Rochester, Durham and Somersworth are the clearest example of demand spilling outward from the Seacoast.
Merrimack County — most affordable of the four, slowest on volume. Median $535,000 in June on closings up 2.2%. Concord and its surrounding towns remain where a buyer's budget stretches furthest.
Explore these markets: Rockingham County — Portsmouth, Exeter, Hampton, Rye, Stratham · Hillsborough County — Manchester, Nashua, Bedford, Amherst, Hollis · Strafford County — Dover, Rochester, Durham, Somersworth, Barrington · Merrimack County — Concord, Bow, Hooksett, Hopkinton, Pembroke
See every active listing across the state on the New Hampshire market hub.
What to watch in the second half
Days on market. It fell in every month of the first half and then rose 9.5% year over year in July. One month is not a trend, but it is the first measure to move, and it moves before price does.
More market reports
Q1 2026 recap · Q2 2026 recap · July 2026
About this data
Figures are from the New Hampshire REALTORS® Monthly Indicators reports for January through June 2026, drawn from New Hampshire REALTORS®, Inc. and PrimeMLS, Inc. data. Percent changes are calculated on rounded figures. "Days on Market" measures the average number of days between listing and accepted offer. "Median sales price" is the point at which half of sales were higher and half lower, and does not account for seller concessions.
MLS counts are revised as late-reported closings are entered, so figures for a given month may increase slightly in later reports.