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 the median single-family sales price reaching $545,000 in July 2025. Rising prices and a thin housing supply leave families struggling, while the state’s median household income is $99,031. Legislative efforts to address the crisis are stalled, risking the state’s future.
