Rockingham County, New Hampshire Housing Market
In Rockingham County, New Hampshire, the median home value is $497,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,687. This places Rockingham County at #139 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 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: $1,481
- Establishments: 11,445
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,073
- Multi-family: 803
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 149,100 (avg $138,565)
- Outflow: 144,306 (avg $136,913)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Rockingham County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03856 | 279.7 | -5.26% | 2025 |
| 2 | 03844 | 250.9 | +15.87% | 2025 |
| 3 | 03840 | 295.3 | +7.61% | 2025 |
| 4 | 03870 | 332.0 | -0.55% | 2025 |
| 5 | 03038 | 333.8 | +9.02% | 2025 |
| 6 | 03857 | 321.7 | +12.40% | 2025 |
| 7 | 03874 | 322.6 | +15.31% | 2025 |
| 8 | 03858 | 291.2 | +7.31% | 2025 |
| 9 | 03034 | 320.2 | +5.40% | 2025 |
| 10 | 03044 | 300.1 | +2.62% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rockingham County | New Hampshire Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $497,500 | $349,500 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,687 | $1,318 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.4% | 74.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.6 | 22.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rockingham County is 42.3% above the New Hampshire state average and 118.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,687/month is 28.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Rockingham County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas County | Washington | $497,400 | $1,341 |
| Los Alamos County | New Mexico | $495,800 | $1,375 |
| Albemarle County | Virginia | $495,400 | $1,692 |
| Goochland County | Virginia | $500,600 | $1,614 |
| Chelan County | Washington | $490,100 | $1,226 |
Other Counties in New Hampshire
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | $421,100 | $1,623 | 67.4% |
| Carroll County | $388,900 | $1,195 | 83.4% |
| Belknap County | $374,900 | $1,167 | 80.1% |
| Merrimack County | $367,600 | $1,360 | 73.5% |
| Strafford County | $362,800 | $1,488 | 67.1% |
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).