New Hampshire Housing’s 2024 rent survey put the median two-bedroom at $1,833 a month, utilities included. By county it ran from $1,161 in Coos to $2,069 in Rockingham; Lebanon topped nine cities at $2,923. The report’s 156 percent affordability figure works out to about 129 percent from its own numbers.
The New Hampshire housing market faces high demand and limited supply, leading to rising home values and competitive bidding. Despite an increase in listings, demand outpaces supply, keeping prices elevated. Factors like demographic shifts and economic policies contribute to ongoing affordability challenges for buyers.
