Is Manchester, NH 03103 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 65% of homes in Manchester, NH 03103 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 109 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (65% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $424,816. Overall, Manchester is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hillsborough County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Manchester ranks #8 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hancock 03449 (25% sold over asking) or Peterborough 03458 (30% sold over asking), while Temple 03084 (100% sold over asking) and Manchester 03109 (73% sold over asking) are even more competitive.