CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire’s housing market reached a historic milestone in June 2026, with residential real estate sales surpassing $1.01 billion for the first time in state history. The record-setting month reflects continued buyer demand, higher home values, and increased market activity despite ongoing affordability challenges.
According to the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS, the state’s residential sales volume exceeded the $1 billion mark as 1,474 single-family homes closed during June, the highest monthly sales total since 2022 and a 12.3% increase compared to June 2025. Combined with a statewide median sales price of $575,000, those transactions generated the largest monthly residential sales volume ever recorded in New Hampshire.
For homeowners, the milestone demonstrates the continued strength of New Hampshire’s real estate market. For prospective buyers relocating to the Granite State, it signals that while competition remains strong, more inventory is beginning to enter the market.
Buyer Demand Continues to Accelerate
One of the strongest indicators of future activity came from pending sales, which climbed 24.5% year over year to 1,717 transactions—the highest monthly total since 2021. Pending sales represent homes under contract that have not yet closed, suggesting the market is likely to remain active through the summer.
“The New Hampshire housing market continues to demonstrate remarkable strength,” said NHAR President Josh Greenwald. While inventory has improved modestly, he noted that buyer demand has accelerated as more homes have become available.
Inventory Improves but Remains Tight
Housing supply has gradually improved compared to a year ago, offering buyers more choices than they had during much of the past several years. In June, there were 2,745 homes available for sale statewide.
However, that figure remains far below historical norms. In June 2019, New Hampshire had more than 6,000 homes on the market, highlighting how limited inventory continues to put upward pressure on prices.
The shortage remains especially noticeable in many local communities. In Concord, for example, fewer than 30 homes were available on any given day during June, compared with more than 90 homes during the same period a decade ago.
What the Record Means for Relocating Homebuyers
For families planning a move to New Hampshire, the June report offers both encouraging and cautionary news.
The increase in inventory provides more opportunities to find a home than buyers had a year ago, while rising pending sales suggest confidence in the state’s long-term desirability remains high. At the same time, record home values and sustained demand mean buyers should be prepared to act quickly when desirable properties become available.
New Hampshire continues to attract out-of-state buyers drawn by its highly rated schools, outdoor recreation, quality of life, and proximity to major employment centers in both New Hampshire and the Greater Boston region.
Looking Ahead
Although affordability remains a challenge, June’s record-breaking sales volume demonstrates that demand for New Hampshire real estate shows little sign of slowing. With pending sales reaching their highest level in five years and inventory gradually improving, the market appears poised to remain active throughout the remainder of the summer selling season.
For both current residents and prospective homebuyers, June 2026 will likely be remembered as the month New Hampshire’s residential real estate market crossed the $1 billion threshold, underscoring the state’s continued appeal and the resilience of its housing market.