Is Hampton, NH 03842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hampton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Hampton, NH 03842 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $617,233. Overall, Hampton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Rockingham County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Hampton ranks #55 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 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.