The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03885 sells for about $599,500, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,511 a month.
ZIP 03885 — Stratham
The housing market in 03885 remains robust, characterized by high demand and limited inventory, which continues to support steady price appreciation. Buyers are showing confidence, as evidenced by the high sale-to-list ratio and quick absorption of available homes. The area's strong school system and desirable location continue to attract families, keeping the market competitive despite broader economic shifts.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle with access to Seacoast employment hubs and high-quality schools.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · 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 5.2%/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
ZCTA 03885, Rockingham County NH
The area maintains a low crime rate consistent with rural and suburban New Hampshire, generally ranking safer than the national average.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with local districts often receiving high marks for academic performance and student-to-teacher ratios.
The region faces moderate risks from winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Seacoast employment corridor and regional hubs, with steady residential development and limited commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on local school and county budgets, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Portsmouth, Manchester, or the Boston metropolitan area, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers access to local parks, hiking trails, and proximity to Great Bay, with shopping and dining concentrated in nearby town centers.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited inventory driving consistent rent growth.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, professional services, and proximity to the larger Seacoast and Manchester labor markets.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by NH-101 and I-95 corridors.
Development is focused on maintaining rural character while allowing for controlled residential growth and small-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03885 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.
- Water Country Water Park4.16 mi
- Hilltop Fun Center4.415.5 mi
- Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center4.47 mi
- Portsmouth Escape Room4.87.5 mi
- Joe's Playland4.512.5 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.7 mi
- The Brook4.28.2 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.49.1 mi
- Deerfield Fair4.518.7 mi
- New England Dragway4.86.7 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.16 mi
- The Brook4.28.2 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.613 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.69 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.78.3 mi
- Nubble Lighthouse4.918.6 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.78.3 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.69.4 mi
- Children's Museum of New Hampshire4.712.6 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.419.7 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.613 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.69 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.69.4 mi
- Prescott Park4.78.5 mi
- Odiorne Point State Park4.79.3 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.57.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.69.1 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.418.9 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.44 mi
- Pease Golf Course4.45.3 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.23.1 mi
- Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (Amesbury Location)4.512.2 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea Country Club4.78.6 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.79.7 mi
- Kittery Premium Outlets4.310.9 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.55.6 mi
- Tendercrop Farm at the Red Barn4.610.8 mi
- McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop Portsmouth, N.H.4.65.8 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.627.9 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.66.2 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 and mountain biking trails.
Provides significant waterfront access and ecological education.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.