Is Manchester, NH 03109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manchester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 73% of homes in Manchester, NH 03109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 0.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 58 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 67%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $497,251. Overall, Manchester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hillsborough County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Manchester ranks #2 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 97 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) is even more competitive.