Is Salem, NH 03079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Salem, NH 03079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 105 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (50% then), homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $639,723. Overall, Salem is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Salem ranks #18 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 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.