The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03865 sells for about $479,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.41% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,664 a month.
ZIP 03865 — Plaistow
The Northwood housing market shows signs of stabilization with a slight year-over-year price correction, reflecting broader regional trends. Low inventory continues to support pricing, though buyer demand is tempered by current interest rate levels. The market remains attractive to commuters seeking rural living within reach of major New Hampshire employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of New Hampshire's major economic hubs, offering a balance of space and community.
Median prices moved down 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 1.2 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 4.4% · poverty 4.5% — 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 6.8%/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 5.3%/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 03865, Rockingham County NH
Northwood maintains a low crime rate consistent with rural Rockingham County, generally ranking well below state and national averages for violent and property crime.
Schools serving Northwood are part of the Coe-Brown Northwood Academy and local elementary districts, generally regarded as providing a stable, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional flooding near local lakes and wetlands; wildfire risk is generally low but managed by local fire departments.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential bedroom community for the Manchester and Seacoast employment hubs, with limited commercial development focused on local services.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on local budget requirements and school district obligations, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Commuting typically requires a private vehicle, with residents driving 20-30 minutes to reach major employment centers in Manchester or the Portsmouth/Seacoast area.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Northwood Meadows State Park, numerous lakes for seasonal recreation, and local trail networks for hiking and snowmobiling.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals and small multi-family units, with high demand from commuters.
The local economy is primarily service-oriented, with most residents commuting to larger regional employers in Manchester, Concord, and the Seacoast region.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on personal vehicle travel via NH Route 4.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character of the town, with minimal large-scale commercial projects approved.
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Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments; no major MUD/PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment, though proximity to wooded areas may influence wildfire coverage rates.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and NHES GraniteStats.
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 Park4.57.9 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.219.2 mi
- Water Park of New England3.817.9 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.319 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.218.7 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.57.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.3 mi
- The Brook4.210.9 mi
- Tsongas Center4.516.8 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.316.5 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.57.9 mi
- The Brook4.210.9 mi
- AMC Methuen 204.37 mi
- Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD4.77.9 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.79.1 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.719.5 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.45.3 mi
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center4.517.1 mi
- Boott Cotton Mills Museum4.816.7 mi
- Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens4.710.8 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.79.1 mi
- Griffin Park4.89.2 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.64 mi
- Cashman Park4.611.5 mi
- Field of Dreams, Inc.4.56.9 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.44.7 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.54.1 mi
- Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course & Driving Range4.59.2 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.99.5 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.27.2 mi
- Hickory Hill Golf Course4.311.8 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.48.1 mi
- Tuscan Village4.47.7 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.3 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.512.7 mi
- Burlington4.24.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.618 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.622.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features extensive hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas.
Popular for swimming, boating, and seasonal fishing.
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