Median home prices approaching $600K in Granite State

The median home price in New Hampshire hit a record $575,000, with median rent at $2,011. Only 15% of households earn the $189,000 needed to afford a median-priced home. Rent growth slowed to 2% by mid-2026, but affordability remains a challenge amid rising costs for food and gasoline. The state added 25,872 housing units from 2020-2025, meeting 39% of the 2030 projected need. Regional construction progress varies significantly.