The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03048 sells for about $515,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.67% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,131 a month.
ZIP 03048 — Mason
The Hooksett housing market shows signs of stabilization with a slight year-over-year price correction, reflecting broader regional trends. Inventory remains tight, keeping the market competitive for buyers despite higher interest rates. Growth is supported by ongoing residential development and the town's strategic location between major employment hubs.
This area is ideal for families and professionals working in the Manchester-Concord corridor who seek a suburban environment with better space-to-price ratios than the city center.
Median prices moved down 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 10.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 03106, Merrimack County NH
Hooksett generally reports lower crime rates compared to the neighboring urban center of Manchester, with property crime being the primary concern.
The town is served by the Hooksett School District and the Pembroke Academy for high school, generally maintaining stable performance ratings within the region.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near the Merrimack River and typical New England winter weather hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Manchester's employment hub and recent approvals for new elderly and single-family housing developments.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level with a significant portion of the tax rate dedicated to local school district funding.
Residents primarily commute by car to Manchester or Concord via I-93 and NH-3, with limited public transit options available.
The area features access to the Merrimack River for boating, local hiking trails, and proximity to major shopping districts in Manchester.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from commuters and a limited supply of new multi-family inventory.
The economy is closely tied to the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area, with a strong presence in professional services, education, and healthcare.
The town is bisected by I-93, providing critical north-south connectivity, though local transit infrastructure is minimal.
Town officials are currently evaluating proposals for a new 'downtown' district and riverfront development to manage growth.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes; no major MUD/PID districts are reported.
Premiums are influenced by regional flood risks and the cost of winter-related property damage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Point2Homes profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | New England4.215.3 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.619.8 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.314.1 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.216.5 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England416.5 mi
- Wachusett Mountain Ski Area4.518.6 mi
- Gate City Casino4.313 mi
- The 1761 Old Mill4.515.8 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.616.9 mi
- Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride4.319.4 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.712.6 mi
- Milford Drive-In Theater4.66.9 mi
- Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls4.57.8 mi
- Silver Lake State Park4.17.3 mi
- Miller State Park4.810.2 mi
- Fruitlands Museum4.618 mi
- Bancroft's Castle4.713.4 mi
- Aviation Museum of New Hampshire4.719.9 mi
- Fitchburg Art Museum4.711.8 mi
- Averill House Vineyard4.94.3 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.712.6 mi
- Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls4.57.8 mi
- Silver Lake State Park4.17.3 mi
- Nashua River Rail Trail Head4.810.8 mi
- Miller State Park4.810.2 mi
- Shady Point Beach & Campground4.413.7 mi
- Overlook Golf Club4.410.2 mi
- Souhegan Woods Golf Club4.310.7 mi
- Amherst Country Club4.28.7 mi
- Ponemah Green Family Golf Center4.18.5 mi
- Northern Spy Golf Club4.55.7 mi
- Kohl's412.3 mi
- Ben's Sugar Shack & The Maple Station Market4.88.7 mi
- Brookdale Fruit Farm Inc.4.58 mi
- Shaw's47.7 mi
- Burlington412.3 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.619.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Local community park with sports fields and walking paths.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.