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Somersworth, NH—03878

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$428,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$79,700

22.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$1,850

2.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

11.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,850

8.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,350

0.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Somersworth, NH

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Somersworth, NH is $428,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Somersworth, NH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$428,000	3.0%
Single Family	$432,000	2.4%
Condos	$325,000	5.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Somersworth, NH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Somersworth, NH is $1,950, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Somersworth, NH is 1-bedrooms: $1,440, 2-bedrooms: $1,830, 3-bedrooms: $2,310, 4-bedrooms: $2,920. The most common rental property sizes in Somersworth, NH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 44.5% and 26.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,950
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,440
2 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,830
3 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,310
4 Bed Rent	$2,900	$2,920

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.6%

1 Bedroom

26.3%

2 Bedrooms

44.5%

3 Bedrooms

12.3%

4 Bedrooms

7.3%

Property Listings — Somersworth, NH

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Somersworth, NH is 51. This is a increase of 4.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$451,000	-32.0%
Listing Count	19	35.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	35.0%
Days on Market	55	10.0%

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Demographics — Somersworth, NH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Somersworth, NH has a population of 12,100, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Somersworth, NH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,100	1.6%
% Under 18	18.9%	-10.8%
% Seniors	15.3%	13.3%
% WFH	10.9%	990.0%
% w/ College Degree	28.6%	10.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Somersworth, NH is a predominantly white area, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Somersworth, NH is hispanic, making up 5.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.7% of the population in Somersworth, NH, and this percentage has decreased by 40.0% 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	82.5%	-1.2%
% Black	2.6%	-7.1%
% Hispanic	5.7%	90.0%
% Asian	2.8%	-62.7%
% Foreign Born	5.7%	-40.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Somersworth, NH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 222 mortgage originations in Somersworth, NH, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Somersworth, NH. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% 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	222
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Somersworth, NH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Somersworth, NH under the Section 8 program is 24.4%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Somersworth, NH, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	495
Total Units Section 8	495
% Rentals under Section 8	24.4%
% Occupied Section 8	96.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$30	$1,400	$1,430
2 Bedroom	-$40	$1,850	$1,810
3 Bedroom	-$40	$2,350	$2,310
4 Bedroom	-$200	$2,900	$2,700

Somersworth, NH—03878

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Somersworth, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Somersworth, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Somersworth, NH

Demographics — Somersworth, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Somersworth, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Somersworth, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Somersworth, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Somersworth, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$428,000
Median Household Income	$79,700

Somersworth, NH—03878

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Somersworth, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Somersworth, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Somersworth, NH

Demographics — Somersworth, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Somersworth, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Somersworth, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Somersworth, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Somersworth, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Rollinsford, NH

Berwick, ME

Dover, NH

Rochester, NH

Madbury, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

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