Is Somersworth, NH 03878 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Somersworth housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in Somersworth, NH 03878 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 51%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $491,287. Overall, Somersworth is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Strafford County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Somersworth ranks #40 of 116 NH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Milton Mills 03852 (25% sold over asking) or Rochester 03868 (29% sold over asking), while Rochester 03839 (75% sold over asking) and Milton 03851 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.