Land and home values in New Hampshire
Across New Hampshire's 10 counties, residential land is about $16.20 per sq ft at the state median ($705,672 an acre). The typical home is worth about $448,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,020 a month. Largest city: Manchester; capital: Concord. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $16.20 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $705,672 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $176,418 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $6,670 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $448,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $328,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $582,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,550 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,020 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,620 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,780 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 5.4% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 8 | $21.80 | $754,000 | $2,440 |
| Upper | 36 | $19.10 | $578,000 | $2,200 |
| Mid | 58 | $16.80 | $483,000 | $2,160 |
| Entry | 101 | $16.60 | $452,000 | $2,100 |
| Small town | 36 | $12.90 | $375,000 | $1,950 |
| Rural | 109 | $13.90 | $407,000 | $1,810 |
| Farmland | 2 | $9.26 | $294,000 | $1,310 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | Small town | $22.20 | $967,032 | $440,000 | $1,780 |
| Carroll County | Rural | $21.80 | $949,608 | $441,000 | $1,660 |
| Rockingham County | Metro core | $21.80 | $949,608 | $574,000 | $2,470 |
| Hillsborough County | Metro core | $15.60 | $679,536 | $451,000 | $2,030 |
| Strafford County | Suburban | $14.70 | $640,332 | $427,000 | $2,000 |
| Sullivan County | Small town | $14.30 | $622,908 | $323,000 | $2,130 |
| Grafton County | Small town | $13.50 | $588,060 | $423,000 | $1,930 |
| Merrimack County | Small town | $12.30 | $535,788 | $417,000 | $1,990 |
| Cheshire County | Small town | $10.90 | $474,804 | $312,000 | $1,950 |
| Coos County | Rural | $4.47 | $194,713 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in New Hampshire?
Residential land in New Hampshire is about $16.20 per square foot, or $705,672 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $176,418. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in New Hampshire?
The highest county medians for residential land are Belknap County ($22.20 per sq ft), Carroll County ($21.80 per sq ft), Rockingham County ($21.80 per sq ft), Hillsborough County ($15.60 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in New Hampshire?
The lowest county medians are Coos County ($4.47 per sq ft), Cheshire County ($10.90 per sq ft), Merrimack County ($12.30 per sq ft), Grafton County ($13.50 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in New Hampshire?
The typical (median) home in New Hampshire is worth about $448,000, with entry-level homes around $328,000 and upper-end homes around $582,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in New Hampshire?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,020 a month in New Hampshire, a 1-bedroom about $1,550 and a 3-bedroom about $2,620 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in New Hampshire?
Farmland averages about $6,670 an acre in New Hampshire (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.