The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03842 sells for about $637,500, or $355 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.24% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,641 a month.
ZIP 03842 — Hampton
The 03842 housing market remains resilient with a median listing price of $638K, supported by high demand for coastal property despite a slight year-over-year price correction. Inventory remains tight at 112 active listings, keeping the market competitive for buyers while sellers adjust to a slower turnover pace. The market is currently driven by a mix of seasonal demand and a limited supply of year-round housing stock.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families, retirees, and second-home buyers seeking coastal living, though it presents challenges for year-round renters due to seasonal market volatility.
Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.4% · poverty 5.6% — 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 5.8%/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 5.7%/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 03842, Rockingham County NH
Crime rates in Hampton are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this coastal community.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hampton School District and SAU 90, generally maintaining high performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and storm surges, necessitating flood insurance for many properties near the shoreline.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, hospitality, and proximity to the Portsmouth naval and technology employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Hampton, with rates determined by the annual budget and local school district requirements.
Commuters primarily utilize NH-101 and I-95 to reach employment centers in Portsmouth, Manchester, and the Greater Boston area.
The area features extensive access to Hampton Beach, numerous public parks, and proximity to coastal trails and golf courses.
The rental market is highly seasonal due to the tourism industry, with significant pressure on year-round housing availability and rising rents.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by a strong base of small businesses and proximity to the Portsmouth regional economy.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial projects near the beach corridor, subject to strict coastal zoning regulations.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments; specific flood control districts may apply to coastal properties.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring specialized flood coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Water Country Water Park4.16.6 mi
- Academy Lanes4.418.9 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.48.1 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.89 mi
- aMAZEment Action Playcenter4.419.3 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.77.1 mi
- The Brook4.25.3 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.49.4 mi
- New England Dragway4.811.5 mi
- Roundabout Diner and Lounge4.49.2 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.67.6 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.16.6 mi
- The Brook4.25.3 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.63.2 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.79.7 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.718.1 mi
- Nubble Lighthouse4.919.2 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.79.7 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.68.9 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.717.5 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.67.6 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.63.2 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.68.9 mi
- Prescott Park4.79.8 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.78.8 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.511.8 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.69.3 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.417.3 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.44.6 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.48.1 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.23.4 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.59.6 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea Country Club4.78.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.77.1 mi
- Kittery Premium Outlets4.312.7 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.53.4 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.711 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.66.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.630.9 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.69.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction offering beach access, boardwalks, and seasonal entertainment.
A historic venue hosting major national musical acts and comedy shows.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 3 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).