Carroll County, New Hampshire Housing Market
In Carroll County, New Hampshire, the median home value is $388,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,195. This places Carroll County at #319 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 within New Hampshire.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,018
- Establishments: 1,969
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 345
- Multi-family: 160
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 24,767 (avg $119,643)
- Outflow: 22,847 (avg $114,266)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Carroll County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03872 | 343.7 | +5.11% | 2025 |
| 2 | 03830 | 378.6 | +9.65% | 2025 |
| 3 | 03894 | 328.6 | -1.36% | 2025 |
| 4 | 03818 | 397.3 | +3.05% | 2025 |
| 5 | 03860 | 381.8 | +2.40% | 2025 |
| 6 | 03849 | 400.1 | +4.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carroll County | New Hampshire Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $388,900 | $349,500 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,195 | $1,318 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.1 | 22.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carroll County is 11.3% above the New Hampshire state average and 70.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,195/month is 9.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.1, Carroll County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Carroll County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.4%, compared to 74.3% in New Hampshire and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County | California | $388,800 | $1,392 |
| Montrose County | Colorado | $388,400 | $1,188 |
| Durham County | North Carolina | $389,400 | $1,508 |
| Mariposa County | California | $387,900 | $1,305 |
| Orange County | New York | $387,900 | $1,680 |
Other Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | $374,900 | $1,167 | 80.1% |
| Merrimack County | $367,600 | $1,360 | 73.5% |
| Strafford County | $362,800 | $1,488 | 67.1% |
| Hillsborough County | $421,100 | $1,623 | 67.4% |
| Grafton County | $344,500 | $1,301 | 71.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).