In 2026, housing battles will redefine New Hampshire politics, with rents soaring and zoning wars heating up. Can local control and statewide reforms balance affordability and economic growth?
New Hampshire’s housing market is increasingly unaffordable for middle-class families, with median home prices reaching $515,000. Rising prices, stagnant wages, and low housing supply leave families struggling, as the median income is just under $90,000. Legislative efforts to address the crisis are stalled, risking the state’s future.