Manchester Housing Eludes National Slowdown As Homes Sell In 35 Days

The Manchester metro housing market absorbed 87 homes during the week ending Nov. 1, 2025, while maintaining a brisk 35-day median time on market, less than half the 77-day national median. The New Hampshire metro’s performance comes even as active listings surged 49.2% year over year to 385 homes.

The data reveals a market operating in strong seller territory despite increased inventory levels. With just 1.1 months of supply compared to 2.9 months nationally, the Manchester metro area continues to favor sellers even as more homes enter the market. The metro’s median list price held at $625,000, down 3.8% from $649,900 a year ago.

Inventory builds while sales pace holds

Active listings in the metro area reached 385 single-family homes, up from 258 during the same week in 2024. The market absorbed 87 properties during the week, compared to 78 homes absorbed during the same period last year, an 11.5% increase in weekly sales activity.

New listings totaled 57 homes for the week, contributing to the inventory expansion. The 35-day median days on market represents a modest increase from 28 days a year ago but remains well below both the state median of 49 days and the national median of 77 days.

Price dynamics show market adjustments

The median list price of $625,000 translates to $275 per square foot in the Manchester metro market. By comparison, New Hampshire’s statewide median sits at $625,000 with $291 per square foot, while the national median stands at $435,000 and $213 per square foot.

Price reductions affected 39.2% of active listings, indicating sellers are adjusting expectations to maintain the market’s velocity. Meanwhile, 1.3% of listings increased their asking prices, and 4.2% of properties were relisted after previously being removed from the market.

How Manchester compares

The metro’s 1.1 months of supply sits slightly below New Hampshire’s 1.6 months and well below the national level of 2.9 months. This tight inventory condition persists despite the 49.2% year-over-year increase in active listings, suggesting demand continues to absorb new inventory efficiently.

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