The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03857 sells for about $545,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.87% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,671 a month.
ZIP 03857 — Newmarket
The housing market in 03857 remains competitive with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Buyer demand is driven by the area's quality of life and proximity to major employment hubs, though high interest rates continue to moderate transaction volume.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Seacoast region who value a small-town atmosphere with access to larger employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 4.6% — 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 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 4.1%/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 03857, Rockingham County NH
Newmarket generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town New Hampshire, with property and violent crime metrics remaining below national averages.
The area is served by the Newmarket School District, which is generally well-regarded for its student-to-teacher ratios and academic performance.
The region faces moderate risks from winter storms and potential flooding in low-lying areas near the Lamprey River, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the University of New Hampshire and the Portsmouth regional employment hub, with steady residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on local school and town budgets, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute by car to Portsmouth or Manchester, with limited public transit options available for regional travel.
The area features access to the Lamprey River for boating, local parks like Schanda Park, and proximity to coastal New Hampshire amenities.
The rental market is tight due to proximity to the university, with low vacancy rates and consistent upward pressure on rents.
The local economy is supported by education, healthcare, and professional services, with significant influence from the nearby University of New Hampshire.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with NH-108 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the town while allowing for controlled residential growth.
Parcels are subject to Newmarket School District and local municipal taxes.
Property insurance rates are stable, though coastal proximity requires standard hazard coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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 Park4.19.6 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.412.6 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.410 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.810 mi
- Joe's Playland4.517 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.713.2 mi
- The Brook4.212 mi
- Deerfield Fair4.514.4 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.412.1 mi
- New England Dragway4.84.2 mi
- Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery4.710.1 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.19.6 mi
- The Brook4.212 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.4 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.710.8 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.710.8 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.8 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.710.2 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.419.5 mi
- Albacore Park4.710.2 mi
- Pawtuckaway State Park4.710.4 mi
- Prescott Park4.710.9 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.612.8 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.712.7 mi
- Great Island Common4.712.8 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.57.5 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.612.2 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.48.4 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.47.7 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.28 mi
- Nippo Lake Golf Club4.412.9 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea Country Club4.711.7 mi
- Kittery Premium Outlets4.312.4 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.59.9 mi
- Wentworth Greenhouses4.911.8 mi
- Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn4.69.3 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.69.4 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.625.4 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.67.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Waterfront park along the Lamprey River.
Popular for kayaking and fishing.
Historic district with local restaurants and shops.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.