New Hampshire Housing Market Report — July 2026
The median single-family home in New Hampshire sold for $580,000 in July 2026, up 5.5% from a year earlier, on 1,532 closed sales — 10.4% more than July 2025. Dollar volume crossed a billion dollars for the month at $1,075.0 million, up 20.6%.
New Hampshire single-family homes, July 2026
| Measure | July 2026 | Change vs. July 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 1,532 | +10.4% |
| Median sale price | $580,000 | +5.5% |
| Sales volume | $1,075.0M | +20.6% |
| Days on market | 23 | +9.5% |
| Months supply | 2.7 | — |
| Homes for sale | 2,992 | +15.6% |
Southern New Hampshire counties, July 2026 (single-family)
| County | Closed sales | Median price | Sales volume | Days on market | Pending sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 352 (+11.7%) | $700,000 (+4.0%) | $309.4M (+23.3%) | 18 (−5.3%) | 308 (+8.5%) |
| Hillsborough | 387 (+7.5%) | $585,000 (−0.1%) | $253.8M (+10.7%) | 16 (+6.7%) | 365 (+11.6%) |
| Strafford | 130 (+3.2%) | $582,500 (+17.1%) | $84.4M (+20.6%) | 20 (+33.3%) | 124 (−12.7%) |
| Merrimack | 148 (−3.3%) | $543,500 (+4.5%) | $98.5M (+11.9%) | 19 (−17.4%) | 160 (−4.2%) |
What happened statewide
July delivered the highest monthly sales count and the highest dollar volume of 2026. Homes went under agreement in an average of 23 days, two days slower than July 2025 — the first month this year in which days on market rose meaningfully — while inventory ended the month 15.6% higher at 2,992 homes and months supply reached 2.7.
Those two facts belong together. Buyers now have enough choice that the marginal listing waits a little longer, even as the market overall transacts at record volume.
County detail
Rockingham County was the volume story: $309.4 million, up 23.3%, on 352 closings and a $700,000 median. The county crossed the $700,000 median mark for the first time. At 18 days to agreement, Rockingham homes moved faster than a year ago even as the rest of the state slowed.
Hillsborough County recorded the state's highest county sales count at 387. Its median was effectively unchanged at $585,000, down 0.1% — a pause after six months of gains — while volume still rose 10.7% and pending sales rose 11.6%.
Strafford County posted the largest price gain in the state again: $582,500, up 17.1%. Strafford has now led the four southern counties on year-over-year price growth for most of 2026. The caution sits in its pending sales, down 12.7%, the weakest forward indicator of the four.
Merrimack County was the only southern county with fewer closings than a year ago, at 148, down 3.3%. Its median rose 4.5% to $543,500 and days on market improved sharply to 19, down 17.4%.
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 this means if you're buying
At 2.7 months of supply this remains a seller's market, but it is the loosest July New Hampshire has seen in several years. Days on market rising 9.5% is the first crack in the pace, and it opens negotiating room on homes that have been listed for three weeks or more.
Note the county spread: $700,000 in Rockingham against $543,500 in Merrimack. Widening your search west of I-93 changes what your budget buys.
What this means if you're selling
Record volume and a 5.5% price gain are a strong position. The change from earlier in the year is that time on market is now rising rather than falling, and there are 15.6% more homes competing with yours than a year ago. Price to July's data, not to June's.
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About this data
Figures are from the New Hampshire REALTORS® Monthly Indicators report for July 2026, published August 5, 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. The numbers above reflect the July 2026 report as published.