The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03844 sells for about $926,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,852 a month.
ZIP 03844 — Hampton Falls
The 03844 market remains stable with high price points and low inventory, reflecting strong demand for the area's rural-coastal lifestyle. While price growth has moderated, the limited supply of homes continues to support valuations. Buyers should be prepared for a competitive environment with few active listings.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, high-quality-of-life environment with easy access to coastal amenities and regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.0 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 2.7% · poverty 3.9% — 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 7.5%/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 7.1%/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 03844, Rockingham County NH
Hampton Falls is characterized by very low crime rates, significantly lower than both state and national averages, making it one of the safer communities in the region.
Schools serving the area are generally highly rated, with the local district known for strong academic performance and small class sizes.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal storm surges and flooding due to its proximity to the Atlantic coastline, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a desirable residential enclave with limited new commercial development, maintaining a rural-suburban character.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal level in New Hampshire, which relies heavily on property tax revenue due to the absence of a broad-based state income tax.
Commuters primarily utilize US Route 1 and I-95 for access to employment hubs in Portsmouth, NH, and the Greater Boston area.
Residents enjoy access to local orchards, nearby coastal beaches in Hampton, and various hiking trails within the town's preserved open spaces.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; high price-to-rent ratios make it challenging for pure cash-flow investors.
The local economy is largely service-oriented and residential, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs like Portsmouth and Boston for professional employment.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of agricultural land, with no major commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies; no major MUD or PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring specialized flood coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03844 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 Park4.519.9 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.19.9 mi
- Fun City Trampoline Park Salem4.319.6 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen4.518.1 mi
- Academy Lanes4.415.1 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.519.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.5 mi
- The Brook4.21.7 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.412.9 mi
- New England Dragway4.89.7 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.67.1 mi
- The Brook4.21.7 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.19.9 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.64.4 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.712.9 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.717.2 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.712.9 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.6 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.719.1 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.416.7 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.67.1 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.64.4 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.6 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.712.5 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.89.9 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.513.9 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.413.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.612.9 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.47.5 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.410.6 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.25.7 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.56.1 mi
- Renaissance Golf Club4.612.1 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.5 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.50.9 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.79.5 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.69.7 mi
- Shaw's4.112.8 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.627.3 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.612 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic and popular local destination for seasonal fruit picking and events.
A central community space hosting local events and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.