Key Takeaways
- Hillsborough County remained a strong seller’s market in June. Homes sold in a median of 23 days, the typical home went for 2% above asking, and over 61% of sales closed above list price.
- The median sale price reached $548,453, up about 5% year over year—more than double the national rate of 2.2%.
- Inventory grew 11% year over year, but supply remained extremely tight at just 1.6 months, far below the 4-6 months that signals a balanced market.
Hillsborough County, NH Housing Market Snapshot
| Median Sale Price | Pending Sales | Active Listings | Days on Market | Sold Above List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $548,453 (+4.5% YoY) | 646 (+12.2% YoY) | 1,482 (+11.3% YoY) | 23 days (+8 days YoY) | 61.5% (-3.1 ppt YoY) |
Hillsborough County’s housing market remained firmly tilted toward sellers in June, but early signs of rebalancing crept into the data. Prices climbed, pending sales surged, and nearly two-thirds of homes sold above list price. Inventory, meanwhile, grew at a double-digit pace and homes took longer to sell than a year ago. Competition remained intense for buyers-yet measurably less frantic than 12 months prior.
Below is a detailed look at Hillsborough County, NH housing data for June 2026, along with what it means for buyers and sellers heading into late summer.
U.S. Housing Market Snapshot
| Median Sale Price | Pending Sales | Active Listings | Days on Market | Buyer-Seller Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $408,776 (+2.2% YoY) | 349,254 (+4.5% YoY) | 1,496,490 (+0.8% YoY) | 49 days (+1 day YoY) | Sellers outnumber buyers by 48.5% |
Across the U.S., home prices inched up about 2%, pending sales grew roughly 5%, and inventory was essentially flat year over year. On the ground in Hillsborough County, conditions ran noticeably hotter: local prices grew at twice the national rate, inventory jumped about 11% while barely moving elsewhere, and homes sold in less than half the national time on market-reflecting a market that is loosening from an extremely tight baseline rather than weakening.
“June marked a bump in the road for the ongoing housing market recovery,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research. “Prices climbed faster than in recent months, and economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates tied to war in Iran spooked some homebuyers and sellers. On a positive note, home sales trended upwards, and affordability improved as wages rose faster than prices. There are pockets of competition in the Midwest, Northeast, and Bay Area, but in general, consumers are still struggling through a difficult period. Even so, economists still expect the market to slowly improve in the coming years.”
Hillsborough County Prices Rose More Than Twice the National Rate
After two years of steady price gains, Hillsborough County’s price gains accelerated further in June: the median sale price reached $548,453, up about 5% from a year ago. Nationally, prices rose just 2.2%. The county has appreciated roughly 99% since early 2019, with the pandemic-era surge carrying prices from the low $300,000s to over half a million dollars.
Price reductions affected 15.2% of active listings, up slightly from 14.4% a year ago but still low by historical standards. The typical home sold for about 2% above its list price, and roughly 62% of sales closed above asking—down from about 65% last June, but still far above the national norm. Sellers priced with confidence, and the market continued to reward it.
Homes Sold Fast Even as Choices Grew
Despite an 11% jump in inventory, homes in Hillsborough County sold in a median of just 23 days in June—up 8 days from a year ago but still less than half the national pace. Closed sales rose about 10% year over year to 552, and pending sales surged roughly 12% to 646. About 65% of homes went under contract within two weeks, down 2 percentage points from last June but still reflecting a market where well-priced listings moved almost immediately.
Nationally, the median days on market sat at 49, roughly 31% of homes went under contract within two weeks, and pending sales grew about 5%. Hillsborough County’s demand metrics ran far hotter on every measure. The slight year-over-year cooling in speed and two-week contract share showed buyers gaining a sliver of breathing room, but sellers still commanded offers at a pace most U.S. markets would envy.
Inventory Expanded Sharply as New Supply Arrived
Even after 16 consecutive months of year-over-year inventory growth, Hillsborough County still had just 1.6 months of supply—far below the 4-6 months that typically signals balance. Active listings rose about 11% to 1,482, the highest June total since 2021, while nationally inventory was essentially flat (+0.8%). New listings also climbed about 11% to 681, meaning sellers were entering the market at a meaningfully faster clip.
The age of active inventory ticked up to 29 days from 28 a year ago, a minimal change showing homes were still absorbed quickly even with more supply available. The inventory recovery was unmistakable, but it remained insufficient to shift bargaining power away from sellers. Buyers had more options than a year ago—just not enough to slow price growth or eliminate above-list bidding.
Luxury Prices Surged as Starter Homes Lost Ground
| Price Tier | Median Price (YoY) | Sold (YoY) | DOM (YoY) | % Above List (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury (top 5%) | $1,164,365 (+13.4%) | 74 (+80.5%) | 38 days (+5 days) | 55.4% (+21.3 ppt) |
| High (65th-95th%) | $673,311 (+2.3%) | 304 (+5.9%) | 25 days (+9 days) | 63.5% (+3.6 ppt) |
| Non-luxury (35th-65th%) | $512,349 (+2.0%) | 315 (+4.0%) | 24 days (+11 days) | 58.7% (-5.0 ppt) |
| Starter (5th-35th%) | $367,829 (-1.8%) | 321 (+16.7%) | 30 days (+13 days) | 52.6% (-9.5 ppt) |
| Bottom (bottom 5%) | $231,458 (+3.5%) | 59 (-6.3%) | 32 days (+17 days) | 27.1% (-15.7 ppt) |
Redfin analysis of MLS data – Rolling three-month period (March-May 2026)
Luxury homes drove the market’s price gains. The top 5% surged about 13% to a median of $1.16 million, and sales volume nearly doubled (+80.5%). Over half of luxury sales closed above asking, with the above-list share jumping 21 percentage points year over year, the largest gain of any tier. The high tier ($673,311 median) gained a modest 2% but maintained the strongest above-list rate at roughly 64%.
Starter homes moved in the opposite direction. Prices fell about 2%, making it the only tier with declining values. Volume in the starter tier grew nearly 17%, suggesting that lower prices unlocked demand. Yet the share selling above list dropped nearly 10 percentage points to about 53%, and days on market rose 13 days, the second-largest slowdown of any tier. At the bottom, sales fell about 6% and only roughly 27% of homes sold above asking. Competition concentrated in the upper brackets; buyers at lower price points had noticeably more negotiating room.
How Buyers and Sellers Can Navigate Hillsborough County’s Market
If you’re buying in Hillsborough County, have your financing locked before you start touring. With about 65% of homes going under contract within two weeks and only 1.6 months of supply on the market, hesitation costs you the home. Be prepared to offer above asking in the high and luxury tiers, where competition was fiercest. Starter-tier homes offered more negotiating room, prices there actually fell year over year, and fewer sold above list.
If you’re selling, the data supported aggressive pricing. The typical home sold above its asking price and went under contract in 23 days. Inventory growth meant more competition from other listings than a year ago, but the fundamental math still favored you, roughly 62% of sales closed above list. The about 15% of listings that carried a price cut sat longer and sold for less; well-positioned homes still drew multiple offers and closed swiftly.
Hillsborough County, NH Market Data by City
Rolling three-month period (April-June 2026). Cities with 50+ sales shown.
| City | Median Sale Price (YoY) | Sold | New List. | Active | DOM | % Above | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $459,750 (-0.1% YoY) | 332 | 448 | 561 | 24 | 61.2% | 1.7 |
| Nashua | $559,695 (+15.4% YoY) | 242 | 324 | 412 | 18 | 65.0% | 1.6 |
This article has been generated, in whole or in part, using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with input from Redfin head of economics research Chen Zhao. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, you should independently verify all data, facts, and citations contained in this article before relying on it for any purpose. This information is not a substitute for advice from a real estate agent, financial advisor, or other licensed professional. County-level data is not seasonally adjusted. Check the Redfin Data Center for additional in-depth housing market data.
