Is Manchester, NH 03104 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Manchester, NH 03104 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 138 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 9% to $519,775. Overall, Manchester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hillsborough County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Manchester ranks #17 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 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.