The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03856 sells for about $876,000, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,875 a month.
ZIP 03856 — Newfields
The 03856 market remains a high-barrier, low-inventory environment characterized by high median household incomes and strong demand for limited housing stock. Prices have continued a steady upward trajectory, supported by the area's desirability and proximity to major employment hubs. Buyers face a competitive landscape with very few active listings, keeping the market firmly in favor of sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with high-quality schools while maintaining access to the Seacoast's economic centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 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 1.7% · poverty 2.4% — 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 8.7%/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 5.4%/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 03856, Rockingham County NH
Newfields is a small, rural community with very low reported crime rates, consistently ranking well below both state and national averages for violent and property crime.
The area is served by the SAU 16 district, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and small class sizes, with Newfields Elementary School being a central community anchor.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks near the Squamscott River, though wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Portsmouth and Manchester employment hubs, with limited new residential development due to the town's rural preservation focus.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level based on local budget requirements and school district obligations, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute by car to Portsmouth or Manchester, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes via NH-108 and NH-101.
The area offers significant outdoor access including the Squamscott River for boating, local town parks, and proximity to the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
The rental market is extremely tight with very low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals or accessory dwelling units rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Portsmouth Seacoast region and the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with NH-108 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the town to neighboring communities.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to maintain the town's rural character, with very few large-scale projects in the pipeline.
Parcels are subject to the Exeter Region Cooperative School District (SAU 16) tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe winter weather and coastal storm surges.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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 Park4.19.7 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.414.2 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.410.3 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.810.5 mi
- Joe's Playland4.515.8 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.711.7 mi
- The Brook4.210.6 mi
- Deerfield Fair4.514.4 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.412.5 mi
- New England Dragway4.83.1 mi
- Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery4.79.7 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.19.7 mi
- The Brook4.210.6 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.4 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.612.7 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.711.3 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.613.1 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.711.8 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.418.1 mi
- Albacore Park4.710.8 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.4 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.612.7 mi
- Prescott Park4.711.4 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.712.9 mi
- Stratham Hill Park4.73.9 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.58.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.612.5 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.419.2 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.48.1 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.48.2 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.27.4 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea Country Club4.712.1 mi
- TOUR Golf & Grill4.410.3 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.711.7 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.58.6 mi
- Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn4.610.7 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.69.5 mi
- Kohl's4.19.3 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.624.6 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.68.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing local green space and recreational facilities.
Provides access for kayaking, fishing, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.