The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03106 sells for about $575,000, or $278 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,661 a month.
ZIP 03106 — Hooksett
The Hooksett housing market remains a competitive seller's market, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand from buyers seeking suburban living near regional employment hubs continues to drive the 102% sale-to-list ratio.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking suburban space and commuters working in the Manchester-Concord corridor who value a balance of accessibility and residential character.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 3.3% — 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 8.8%/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 6.0%/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 03106, Merrimack County NH
Hooksett generally reports lower crime rates compared to the national average, with property crime being the most common concern. The area is considered safe and family-oriented relative to larger urban centers in the Merrimack Valley.
The town is served by the Hooksett School District and is part of the Pinkerton Academy tuition agreement for high school, generally regarded as providing solid educational outcomes.
The area faces moderate risks from winter storms and occasional flooding near the Merrimack River, though standard homeowner insurance policies are generally available.
Economic momentum is driven by its location between Concord and Manchester, with a mix of light industrial, retail, and residential development. Major employers include local manufacturing and regional service hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of Hooksett, which utilizes a local tax rate to fund school and town services; there is no state-level income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to I-93 and US-3 providing direct routes to employment centers in Manchester and Concord.
The area features access to the Merrimack River for boating and fishing, several local parks, and proximity to major shopping districts along the Hooksett Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by the town's proximity to regional employment hubs and limited new multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by a mix of retail, light manufacturing, and professional services, benefiting from its strategic location in the Merrimack Valley.
The town is served by major highway corridors I-93 and US-3, facilitating regional travel; public transit options are limited.
Development is focused on infill projects and expanding commercial capacity along the main highway corridors.
The Merrimack County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property tax equity.
Parcels are subject to municipal and school district taxes; no major MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are stable, with standard coverage for fire and weather-related hazards readily available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 03106.
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.
- Mel's Funway Park4.213.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.28.7 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England413.7 mi
- Cowabunga's Indoor Kids Play & Party Center - Manchester4.59 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.26.7 mi
- Pats Peak Ski Area4.618.3 mi
- New Hampshire Motor Speedway4.619.5 mi
- SNHU Arena4.46.5 mi
- Deerfield Fair4.510.5 mi
- McIntyre Ski Area4.55.1 mi
- Apple Cinemas Hooksett IMAX4.22.8 mi
- Bear Brook State Park4.65 mi
- McIntyre Ski Area4.55.1 mi
- Revo Casino and Social House4.38.5 mi
- Chunky's Cinema Pub4.19 mi
- Currier Museum of Art4.75.7 mi
- McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center4.410.7 mi
- SEE Science Center4.56.3 mi
- Aviation Museum of New Hampshire4.710.6 mi
- Canterbury Shaker Village4.619.3 mi
- Bear Brook State Park4.65 mi
- Massabesic Lake4.76.2 mi
- Livingston Park4.64.8 mi
- White Park4.79.9 mi
- Clough State Park4.610.3 mi
- Riverside Outboards llc4.90.8 mi
- Pembroke Pines Country Club4.25.8 mi
- Derryfield Country Club4.36.1 mi
- Candia Woods Golf Links4.47.4 mi
- X-Golf Bedford Indoor Golf & Bar4.98.1 mi
- The Mall of New Hampshire4.28.7 mi
- Sierra4.58.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.38.2 mi
- Marshalls4.38.6 mi
- Kohl's4.28.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.610.4 mi
- Royal Airport Car Service ®4.93.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
Central community park with sports fields and walking paths.
Primary commercial artery featuring various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.