Susan Penta
Bean Group Agent
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Salem
New Hampshire
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Homes for sale in Salem
Orientation
Salem at a glance
Where Salem sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Local market
- Salem & Derry
- New Hampshire region
- Merrimack Valley
Community profile
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi
- Population
- 30,964
- People per square mile
- 1,253.6
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Market update
Salem Housing Market Update
July 2026 · Current as of August 5, 2026 · Single-family residences
$639,500
Median sale price, year to date
+4.8% vs the same period one year earlier
130
Homes sold, year to date
−1.5% vs the same period one year earlier
132
Homes under contract, year to date
−8.3% vs the same period one year earlier
25
Homes for sale in July 2026
−19.4% vs the same period one year earlier
Through July 2026, the year-to-date median sale price in Salem was 4.8% higher than the same period a year earlier, while year-to-date closed sales were 1.5% lower and year-to-date pending sales were 8.3% lower.
In July 2026, inventory of homes for sale was 19.4% below July 2025 and months supply of inventory stood at 1.3.
| Metric | July 2026 | July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 29 | 26 | +11.5% |
| Median sales price | $700,000 | $654,950 | +6.9% |
| Median list price | $720,000 | $649,900 | +10.8% |
| Volume of closed sales | $23,317,350 | $18,682,700 | +24.8% |
| Days on market until sale | 16 | 14 | +14.3% |
| Pending sales | 18 | 28 | −35.7% |
| Months supply of inventory | 1.3 | 1.5 | −13.3% |
| New listings | 23 | 39 | −41.0% |
| Inventory of homes for sale | 25 | 31 | −19.4% |
| Percent of original list price received | 99.3% | 100.8% | −1.5% |
| Metric | Year to date through July 2026 | Year to date through July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 130 | 132 | −1.5% |
| Median sales price | $639,500 | $610,000 | +4.8% |
| Median list price | $629,500 | $627,450 | +0.3% |
| Volume of closed sales | $91,009,951 | $85,641,490 | +6.3% |
| Days on market until sale | 21 | 16 | +31.3% |
| Pending sales | 132 | 144 | −8.3% |
| New listings | 168 | 176 | −4.5% |
| Percent of original list price received | 100.9% | 101.8% | −0.9% |
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update — July 2026, Salem, Single Family Residence. Data from PrimeMLS and ShowingTime Plus. Current as of August 5, 2026. View the Salem 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.
Property taxes
Salem property tax rate
Salem’s 2025 nominal tax rate is $18.16 per $1,000 of assessed value. The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has not published an equalization ratio for Salem for 2025, so no equalized rate is shown — we do not estimate one.
Municipal
$5.90 per $1,000
County
$0.78 per $1,000
State education
$1.41 per $1,000
Local education
$10.07 per $1,000
The four components add to the $18.16 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 — Salem 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 Salem
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Salem. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $473,025
- Median gross rent
- $1,625/mo
- Housing units
- 12,618
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Average commute
- 29.0 min
Where Salem sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 19 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 30 mi
- Boston, MA
- 30 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Haverhill, MA
- 5.9 mi
Haverhill, MA is served by MBTA Haverhill Line. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Salem
Closed sales are the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying in Salem.
Local expertise
Bean Group agents in Salem
Rhonda Haley
Bean Group Agent
Joan Chagnon
Bean Group Agent
Ariel Tarr
Bean Group Agent
Katheryn Comstock
Bean Group Agent
Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Salem.
FAQ
Salem real estate questions
Where is Salem, New Hampshire?
Salem is an incorporated town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the Merrimack Valley. Recorded land area is 24.7 square miles.
How far is Salem from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the town centre: Manchester, NH 19 mi, Portsmouth, NH 30 mi, Boston, MA 30 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Haverhill, MA, 5.9 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Salem area?
For the ZIP area around Salem: median home value $473,025, median gross rent $1,625 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Salem?
Salem has a population of about 30,964 and roughly 1,253.6 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Salem?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Atkinson (3.9 mi), Windham (5.4 mi), Plaistow (6.4 mi), Hampstead (6.6 mi), Pelham (7.3 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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