The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03801 sells for about $710,000, or $631 per square foot.
Prices are down 19.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,872 a month.
ZIP 03801 — Portsmouth
The Portsmouth housing market is currently experiencing a correction, with median sale prices declining significantly year-over-year. Despite the price drop, the market remains competitive with homes selling near the asking price, indicating that demand persists even as valuations adjust.
This area is well-suited for professionals and families seeking a historic, coastal urban environment with high property values and proximity to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 19.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 03801, Rockingham County NH
The rental market shows ongoing demand with a year-over-year median rent increase of 1.72% and limited inventory, suggesting a competitive environment for renters.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, maritime industries, and professional services, benefiting from its strategic location on the New Hampshire seacoast.
Data sourced from available market reports and census-based estimates.
- Water Country Water Park4.14.6 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.410.9 mi
- Wonder Mountain Fun Park4.318 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.44 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.83.6 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.715.4 mi
- The Brook4.213.7 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.45.8 mi
- New England Dragway4.810.7 mi
- Roundabout Diner and Lounge4.43 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.14.6 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.74.2 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.66.8 mi
- Prescott Park4.74.3 mi
- Regal Fox Run4.31.8 mi
- Nubble Lighthouse4.913.5 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.74.2 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.66.8 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.77.7 mi
- Lobster Point Lighthouse4.616.4 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.66.8 mi
- Prescott Park4.74.3 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.76.7 mi
- Fort Foster4.77.4 mi
- Great Island Common4.76.4 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.51.9 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.65.9 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.45.3 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.42.1 mi
- Links at Outlook Golf Course4.611 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.26.6 mi
- Ledges Golf Club4.18.4 mi
- Kittery Premium Outlets4.35.6 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.511 mi
- Wentworth Greenhouses4.99 mi
- Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn4.65.4 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.64.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and waterfront access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.