The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03054 sells for about $584,900, or $326 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,932 a month.
ZIP 03054 — Merrimack
The Merrimack housing market remains resilient with steady price appreciation driven by low inventory and high demand from professionals. While interest rates have tempered some buyer activity, the area's strong economic base and quality of life continue to support a competitive market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and easy access to major employment centers in southern New Hampshire.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 03054, Hillsborough County NH
Merrimack maintains a low crime rate compared to the broader Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area, with property and violent crime indices consistently below national averages.
The Merrimack School District is generally well-regarded, with schools consistently meeting state accountability standards and offering robust extracurricular programs.
The area faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional flooding near the Souhegan and Merrimack rivers, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Manchester-Nashua tech corridor, with major employers including BAE Systems and Fidelity Investments maintaining significant regional footprints.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Merrimack based on local budget requirements, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute via the Everett Turnpike (US-3) to reach employment hubs in Nashua or Manchester, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 30 minutes.
The town features extensive outdoor amenities including Wasserman Park, the Souhegan River Trail, and multiple golf courses, alongside convenient retail access along the Daniel Webster Highway.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by professionals working in the nearby tech and manufacturing sectors.
The economy is anchored by the defense, technology, and financial services sectors, with significant employment provided by BAE Systems and Fidelity Investments.
The area is served by the Everett Turnpike, providing a primary north-south corridor for regional transit and commuting.
Development is focused on mixed-use commercial expansion along the Daniel Webster Highway corridor.
The Hillsborough County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure equitable property tax distribution.
Parcels are subject to Merrimack School District taxes and various municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard New England weather-related hazard coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 03054 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.37.6 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.23 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.28 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England43 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.1 mi
- SNHU Arena4.49.5 mi
- Tsongas Center4.517.4 mi
- Gate City Casino4.38.3 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.615.2 mi
- AMC Tyngsboro 124.311.5 mi
- Revo Casino and Social House4.38.1 mi
- McIntyre Ski Area4.511.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.37.6 mi
- Chunky's Cinema Pub4.17.8 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.710.3 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.415.5 mi
- SEE Science Center4.59.6 mi
- Bancroft's Castle4.717.2 mi
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center4.517.8 mi
- Massabesic Lake4.711.9 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.76.6 mi
- Livingston Park4.611.1 mi
- Benson Park4.88.1 mi
- Griffin Park4.812.8 mi
- Riverside Outboards llc4.915.6 mi
- Overlook Golf Club4.49.6 mi
- Derryfield Country Club4.310.4 mi
- Nashua Country Club4.68.7 mi
- Souhegan Woods Golf Club4.32.9 mi
- Amherst Country Club4.24.9 mi
- Merrimack Premium Outlets4.52.1 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.311.3 mi
- The Mall of New Hampshire4.28.1 mi
- Sierra4.57.3 mi
- Mack's Apples4.77.3 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.66.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features beach access, sports fields, and picnic areas.
Popular multi-use path for walking and cycling.
Major regional shopping destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.