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Amherst Housing Market Update
August 2026 · Current as of September 5, 2026 · Single-family residences
$723,000
Median sale price
Year to date
+5.0%
85
Homes sold
Year to date
−3.4%
97
Under contract
Year to date
+1.0%
36
Homes for sale
August 2026
+157.1%
Changes compare with the same period one year earlier.
In August 2026, Amherst recorded 17 single-family closings, compared with 16 in August 2025. The median sale price was $800,000, compared with $717,500 a year earlier.
Through August 2026, Amherst recorded 85 closings and a $723,000 median sale price, compared with 88 closings and $688,250 through August 2025.
At the end of August, Amherst had 36 homes for sale, compared with 14 a year earlier, and 3.2 months of inventory.
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update — August 2026, Amherst, Single Family Residence. Data from PrimeMLS and ShowingTime Plus. Current as of September 5, 2026. View the Amherst report or browse the New Hampshire REALTORS® report library.
Median sales price does not account for seller concessions and/or downpayment assistance.
Amherst is in Hillsborough County, where the median single-family home sold for $566,500 in August 2026, down 3.2% year over year. County figures from New Hampshire REALTORS®; see the August 2026 market report.
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Orientation
Amherst at a glance
Where Amherst sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Local market
- Greater Nashua
- New Hampshire region
- Merrimack Valley
Community profile
- Land area
- 34.6 sq mi
- Population
- 11,861
- People per square mile
- 342.8
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Property taxes
Amherst property tax rate
Amherst’s 2025 nominal tax rate is $23.98 per $1,000 of assessed value. The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has not published an equalization ratio for Amherst for 2025, so no equalized rate is shown — we do not estimate one.
Municipal
$4.92 per $1,000
County
$1.33 per $1,000
State education
$1.49 per $1,000
Local education
$16.24 per $1,000
The four components add to the $23.98 per $1,000 total rate. Rates set by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for 2025; source data.
What that costs depends on the town’s assessed value for the specific property, which is not the purchase price — Amherst assesses at a ratio the DRA has not published for this year. Work the bill out from your assessment with the property tax calculator, or read the New Hampshire property tax guide.
Housing
Housing around Amherst
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Amherst. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $529,944
- Median gross rent
- $1,462/mo
- Housing units
- 4,569
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Average commute
- 32.5 min
Where Amherst sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 13 mi
- Boston, MA
- 45 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 46 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Lowell, MA
- 22 mi
Lowell, MA is served by MBTA Lowell Line. Check current schedules with the operator.
Selling in Amherst
What could your Amherst home sell for?
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FAQ
Amherst real estate questions
How can I search homes for sale in Amherst, NH?
Use the Amherst search links on this page to see homes for sale, condos, upcoming open houses, or new and recently built homes. The full search lets you narrow by price, bedrooms and home type, then save and compare properties.
Where can I find the latest Amherst housing market report?
The market section below the listings shows the latest published Amherst report available on this site, with its reporting month and source. Open the full report for sales, prices and inventory. Report figures describe the stated period; current listings show today's available inventory.
How do I find out what my Amherst home is worth?
Use the local contact form to request a home value review. Include your property address, recent improvements and expected timing, and select Sell or Both. An agent can compare relevant sales and your home's details; a town-wide median price is not an estimate of an individual property's value.
Can I get help buying and selling in Amherst?
Yes. Select Buy, Sell or Both in the contact form and describe your plans. The town's assigned Bean Group agent can help with next steps. If you already work with a Bean Group agent, your existing relationship is retained.
Where is Amherst, New Hampshire?
Amherst is an incorporated town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, in the Merrimack Valley. Recorded land area is 34.6 square miles.
Which municipalities are near Amherst?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Milford (2.2 mi), Mont Vernon (3.9 mi), Merrimack (6.8 mi), Wilton (7.7 mi), Lyndeborough (7.9 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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