July 2026 housing data shows a $580,000 median home price, rising sales and nearly 3,000 homes on the market
By Let’s Move to New Hampshire News
New Hampshire’s housing market reached another milestone in July 2026, as the median price of a single-family home climbed to an all-time high of $580,000 while a significant increase in housing inventory provided prospective buyers with more options.
According to July statewide housing market statistics from the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS, 1,532 single-family homes were sold during the month, an increase of 10.4% compared with July 2025.
At the same time, the number of homes available for sale climbed to 2,992, representing a 16% year-over-year increaseand the highest inventory level New Hampshire has experienced since the COVID-19 pandemic.
For people considering a move to the Granite State, the numbers reveal an important shift: New Hampshire remains a highly competitive housing market, but buyers are beginning to see more choices.
New Hampshire Median Home Price Reaches $580,000
Perhaps the biggest headline from the July report is the continued rise in home values.
The statewide median sales price for a single-family home reached $580,000, establishing a new record for New Hampshire.
The milestone follows a strong June, when the median price stood at $575,000 and residential sales volume surpassed $1 billion for the first time in New Hampshire history.
Together, the June and July results demonstrate that increased inventory has not yet translated into lower statewide home prices.
Instead, demand continues to absorb much of the additional housing entering the market.
That is particularly important for out-of-state buyers waiting for New Hampshire prices to decline significantly before making a move. More inventory may improve negotiating conditions in individual communities and price ranges, but statewide demand remains strong enough to support historically high prices.
Nearly 3,000 Homes Are Now Available for Sale
The inventory numbers may be the most encouraging development for prospective buyers.
New Hampshire had 2,992 single-family homes available for sale in July, up 16% from the same month last year.
That represents the state's highest inventory level since the pandemic disrupted the housing market and contributed to an unprecedented shortage of available homes.
More inventory can mean buyers have additional opportunities to compare properties, communities and price points instead of competing for an extremely limited selection.
For relocators who need to coordinate a home purchase with employment, school schedules or the sale of a property in another state, additional inventory can be particularly valuable.
Closed Sales Jump 10.4%
More homes on the market are also translating into more transactions.
The 1,532 closed single-family sales recorded during July represented a 10.4% increase from July 2025.
Pending sales also increased 7.2% year over year, suggesting buyer activity remained healthy heading into the latter part of the summer market.
The combination of rising inventory and rising sales is noteworthy. Rather than additional listings sitting unused, buyers appear to be absorbing a meaningful portion of the new supply.
New Hampshire Still Has a Housing Supply Problem
Despite the improvement, New Hampshire has not suddenly become a buyer's market.
The state had approximately 2.7 months of housing supply in July.
A market with roughly five to six months of supply is generally considered more balanced between buyers and sellers. At 2.7 months, New Hampshire remains substantially below that benchmark.
That helps explain why home prices can continue setting records even as inventory increases.
There are simply more buyers competing for homes than the current housing stock can comfortably accommodate in many parts of the state.
What July's Housing Numbers Mean for People Moving to New Hampshire
For out-of-state homebuyers, the July statistics present a somewhat more favorable environment than the exceptionally inventory-constrained market experienced during the height of the pandemic.
There are more homes to consider, and the increase in listings may give buyers additional leverage on properties that have been on the market longer or require improvements.
But buyers should not interpret rising inventory as evidence that competition has disappeared.
Homes in desirable communities, particularly well-maintained properties that are appropriately priced, can still attract significant interest.
Prospective residents should also remember that New Hampshire is not one uniform housing market. Conditions can vary considerably between the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley, Monadnock Region, Lakes Region, White Mountains and North Country.
A $580,000 statewide median therefore provides a useful benchmark, but buyers may find substantially different price points depending on where they choose to live.
A Housing Market Gradually Finding More Balance
July 2026 may ultimately represent another step toward a healthier New Hampshire housing market.
Inventory is moving in the right direction. Sales activity is increasing. Buyers have more properties from which to choose.
Yet the state's record $580,000 median sales price and 2.7 months of supplydemonstrate that New Hampshire still has considerable ground to cover before housing conditions can be described as balanced.
For families, retirees, remote workers and professionals planning to relocate to New Hampshire, the takeaway is straightforward: there are more opportunities entering the market, but preparation remains essential.
Understanding local prices, securing financing before beginning a serious home search and working with professionals familiar with the specific New Hampshire community you are targeting can make an important difference in a market where demand continues to run ahead of supply.
July 2026 New Hampshire Housing Market at a Glance
- Median single-family sales price: $580,000 — new record
- Closed single-family sales: 1,532
- Closed sales change: Up 10.4% year over year
- Homes for sale: 2,992
- Inventory change: Up 16% year over year
- Pending sales: Up 7.2% year over year
- Months of supply: 2.7
- Inventory milestone: Highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: New Hampshire Association of REALTORS, July 2026 statewide housing market statistics.