Northwood, NH 03261 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Northwood, NH—03261

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$501,000

4.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$118,000

32.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

2.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$2,000

9.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

17.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

5.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Northwood, NH

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Northwood, NH is $501,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Northwood, NH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$501,000	4.2%
Single Family	$502,000	3.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Northwood, NH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Northwood, NH is $1,830, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Northwood, NH is 1-bedrooms: $1,300, 2-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in Northwood, NH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 53.8% and 28.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$1,830
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,100
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

28.3%

2 Bedrooms

53.8%

3 Bedrooms

4.1%

4 Bedrooms

13.8%

Property Listings — Northwood, NH

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Northwood, NH is 46. This is a increase of 17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$596,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	16	9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	9.0%
Days on Market	40	2.0%

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Demographics — Northwood, NH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northwood, NH has a population of 4,650, which has increased by 7.1% over the past 5 years. Northwood, NH is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 41.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,650	7.1%
% Under 18	25.5%	34.2%
% Seniors	18.3%	5.2%
% WFH	23.6%	257.6%
% w/ College Degree	41.7%	27.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northwood, NH is a predominantly white area, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Northwood, NH is hispanic, making up 5.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.7% of the population in Northwood, NH, and this percentage has decreased by 29.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.8%	-6.8%
% Black	2.3%	∞%
% Hispanic	5.1%	45.7%
% Asian	0.5%	25.0%
% Foreign Born	1.7%	-29.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Northwood, NH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 126 mortgage originations in Northwood, NH, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Northwood, NH. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	126
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Northwood, NH

Northwood, NH lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	35
Total Units Section 8	4
% Rentals under Section 8	2.8%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$130	$1,300	$1,430
2 Bedroom	-$190	$2,000	$1,810
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,320
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,700

Northwood, NH—03261

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Northwood, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Northwood, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Northwood, NH

Demographics — Northwood, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Northwood, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Northwood, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Northwood, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Northwood, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Deerfield, NH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$501,000
Median Household Income	$118,000

Northwood, NH—03261

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Northwood, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Northwood, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Northwood, NH

Demographics — Northwood, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Northwood, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Northwood, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Northwood, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Northwood, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Deerfield, NH

Strafford, NH

Nottingham, NH

Epsom, NH

Pittsfield, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

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