The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03826 sells for about $760,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,132 a month.
ZIP 03826 — East Hampstead
The Deerfield housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a slight year-over-year price decline, reflecting broader regional inventory adjustments. Despite the price dip, demand remains steady for high-quality single-family homes, driven by buyers seeking rural space within commuting distance of Manchester. The market is characterized by low inventory and a slow pace of sales, typical for this rural enclave.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle while maintaining access to the Manchester-Nashua employment core.
Median prices moved down 8.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 2.1% — 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 10.3%/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 8.1%/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 03826, Rockingham County NH
Deerfield maintains a low crime rate, significantly lower than the national average and regional urban centers like Manchester.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with local elementary options feeding into regional middle and high school systems that emphasize community-focused education.
The area faces moderate risks from winter storms and seasonal flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance requirements for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential bedroom community for the Manchester and Concord employment corridors, with limited commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on local school and county budget requirements, with no state income tax on wages.
Commuters primarily rely on NH-43 and NH-107 to access major employment hubs in Manchester and Concord, typically requiring a 25-40 minute drive.
The area features extensive access to Pawtuckaway State Park, local hiking trails, and seasonal lake activities, providing a rural amenity base.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and stable, high-end pricing.
The local economy is largely service-oriented with a strong reliance on the broader Manchester-Nashua labor market for professional employment.
Public transit is non-existent; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation for all needs.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character of the town.
The town utilizes a local assessor for property valuations based on market-value standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the higher risk of wildfire and storm damage common in rural New Hampshire.
The state continues to see net positive domestic migration from Massachusetts and other high-cost states.
New Hampshire is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice requirements for borrowers.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03826 profile.
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.
- Canobie Lake Park4.59 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.217.2 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.319.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.216.2 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England417.2 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.59 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.710.2 mi
- The Brook4.211.3 mi
- SNHU Arena4.418.2 mi
- Tsongas Center4.519 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.59 mi
- Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery4.710.6 mi
- The Brook4.211.3 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.310.1 mi
- Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD4.79.6 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.718.2 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.45.2 mi
- SEE Science Center4.518.6 mi
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center4.519.3 mi
- Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens4.714.3 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.711.2 mi
- Griffin Park4.810 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.67.7 mi
- Field of Dreams, Inc.4.58.8 mi
- Don Ball Park4.78.7 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.48.5 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.55.4 mi
- Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course & Driving Range4.511.1 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.210.9 mi
- Renaissance Golf Club4.68.8 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.59.4 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.49.9 mi
- Tuscan Village4.49.5 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.710.2 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.512.4 mi
- Burlington4.28.1 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.615.8 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.620.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, swimming, and camping.
Hosts the annual Deerfield Fair, one of the oldest in the country.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.