Susan Crush
Bean Group Agent
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Hooksett
New Hampshire
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Orientation
Hooksett at a glance
Where Hooksett sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Merrimack County
- Local market
- Greater Manchester
- New Hampshire region
- Merrimack Valley
Community profile
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi
- Population
- 15,057
- People per square mile
- 417.1
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Communities and place names associated with Hooksett
Market update
Hooksett Housing Market Update
July 2026 · Current as of August 5, 2026 · Single-family residences
$605,000
Median sale price, year to date
+0.8% vs the same period one year earlier
67
Homes sold, year to date
+13.6% vs the same period one year earlier
73
Homes under contract, year to date
+12.3% vs the same period one year earlier
11
Homes for sale in July 2026
−15.4% vs the same period one year earlier
Through July 2026, the year-to-date median sale price in Hooksett was $605,000, 0.8% higher than the same period a year earlier, while year-to-date closed sales were 13.6% higher and year-to-date pending sales were 12.3% higher.
In July 2026, there were 14 new listings and 11 homes for sale, compared with 14 and 13 in July 2025, and months supply of inventory stood at 1.0.
| Metric | July 2026 | July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 11 | 11 | 0.0% |
| Median sales price | $755,000 | $510,000 | +48.0% |
| Median list price | $699,450 | $684,450 | +2.2% |
| Volume of closed sales | $7,390,000 | $5,795,000 | +27.5% |
| Days on market until sale | 6 | 11 | −45.5% |
| Pending sales | 13 | 9 | +44.4% |
| Months supply of inventory | 1.0 | 1.5 | −33.3% |
| New listings | 14 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Inventory of homes for sale | 11 | 13 | −15.4% |
| Percent of original list price received | 103.9% | 101.3% | +2.6% |
| Metric | Year to date through July 2026 | Year to date through July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 67 | 59 | +13.6% |
| Median sales price | $605,000 | $600,000 | +0.8% |
| Median list price | $651,200 | $629,450 | +3.5% |
| Volume of closed sales | $43,162,100 | $36,834,961 | +17.2% |
| Days on market until sale | 18 | 15 | +20.0% |
| Pending sales | 73 | 65 | +12.3% |
| New listings | 84 | 78 | +7.7% |
| Percent of original list price received | 101.0% | 101.2% | −0.2% |
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update — July 2026, Hooksett, Single Family Residence. Data from PrimeMLS and ShowingTime Plus. Current as of August 5, 2026. View the Hooksett report or browse the New Hampshire REALTORS® report library.
Median sales price does not account for seller concessions and/or downpayment assistance.
Percentage changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample sizes.
These are periodic published statistics for a defined reporting period, not live MLS counts of what is on the market right now.
Hooksett is in Merrimack County, where the median single-family home sold for $543,500 in July 2026, up 4.5% year over year. County figures from New Hampshire REALTORS®; see the July 2026 market report.
Property taxes
Hooksett property tax rate
Hooksett’s 2025 nominal tax rate is $17.19 per $1,000 of assessed value. The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has not published an equalization ratio for Hooksett for 2025, so no equalized rate is shown — we do not estimate one.
Municipal
$4.28 per $1,000
County
$1.78 per $1,000
State education
$1.15 per $1,000
Local education
$9.98 per $1,000
The four components add to the $17.19 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 — Hooksett 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 Hooksett
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Hooksett. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $406,140
- Median gross rent
- $1,661/mo
- Housing units
- 5,500
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Average commute
- 26.9 min
Where Hooksett sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 3.6 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 34 mi
- Boston, MA
- 51 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Exeter, NH
- 25 mi
Exeter, NH is served by Amtrak Downeaster. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Hooksett
Closed sales are the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying in Hooksett.
Local expertise
Bean Group agents in Hooksett
Linda Moreau
Bean Group Agent
Joan Chagnon
Bean Group Agent
James Miller
Bean Group Agent
Kristin Grenon
Bean Group Agent
Ariel Tarr
Bean Group Agent
Corey Johnson
Bean Group Agent
Ronald Rees
Bean Group Agent
Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Hooksett.
FAQ
Hooksett real estate questions
Where is Hooksett, New Hampshire?
Hooksett is an incorporated town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in the Merrimack Valley. Recorded land area is 36.1 square miles.
How far is Hooksett from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 3.6 mi, Portsmouth, NH 34 mi, Boston, MA 51 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Exeter, NH, 25 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Hooksett area?
For the ZIP area around Hooksett: median home value $406,140, median gross rent $1,661 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Hooksett?
Hooksett has a population of about 15,057 and roughly 417.1 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Hooksett?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Manchester (3.6 mi), Auburn (6.1 mi), Candia (6.5 mi), Allenstown (6.9 mi), Goffstown (6.9 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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