Is Derry, NH 03038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Derry housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 66% of homes in Derry, NH 03038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 148 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 55%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $525,273. Overall, Derry is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Derry ranks #3 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 94 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rye 03870 (16% sold over asking) or Hampton Falls 03844 (17% sold over asking), while Danville 03819 (75% sold over asking) and Plaistow 03865 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.