Strafford County, NH Housing Market Brief
county · NH · as of August 2026
What is Strafford County, NH’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Strafford County, NH in its market cycle?
Strafford County, NH is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Strafford County, NH?
Our model forecasts Strafford County, NH’s home prices to rise about 1.1% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Strafford County, NH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $529K | ▲ +13.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▲ +12.5% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▲ +30% |
| Homes for Sale | 408 | ▲ +27.9% |
| Homes Sold | 164 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $303 | ▲ +5.6% |
How has Strafford County, NH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Strafford County, NH a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Strafford County, NH is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Strafford County, NH?
The median sale price in Strafford County, NH is $529K, having risen 13.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH scores 14 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Strafford County, NH's Alpha Score?
Strafford County, NH's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (82/100) and its weakest is Affordability (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Strafford County, NH? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.