Is Rochester, NH 03868 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rochester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Rochester, NH 03868 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 68%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $449,805. Overall, Rochester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Rochester ranks #69 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Milton Mills 03852 (25% sold over asking), while Rochester 03839 (75% sold over asking) and Milton 03851 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.