New Hampshire's May 2026 market accelerated: single-family closings, pending sales, new listings, and inventory all increased. Prices rose despite improved selection, while the condo market recorded more closings at a lower median price.
Archive note: This retrospective report was added in August 2026 using statistics current as of June 5, 2026.
May 2026 at a Glance
- Single-family sales: 1,055, up 7.9%
- Single-family median price: $576,000, up 6.7%
- Single-family pending sales: 1,556, up 21.4%
- Single-family inventory: 2,447, up 13.3%
- Condo sales: 419, up 4.8%
- Condo median price: $429,900, down 4.5%
May's Statewide Market Story
The spring market moved decisively. Single-family sales rose 7.9%, dollar volume increased 18.5%, and pending sales climbed 21.4%. New listings increased 9.5% and inventory rose 13.3%, yet the median price still advanced 6.7% to $576,000.
Single-Family Conditions
| Metric | May 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 1,055 | +7.9% |
| Median price | $576,000 | +6.7% |
| Days on market | 28 | +16.7% |
| Pending sales | 1,556 | +21.4% |
| New listings | 2,114 | +9.5% |
| Inventory | 2,447 | +13.3% |
| Months of supply | 2.3 | +4.5% |
Condominium Conditions
Condo sales rose 4.8% while the median price declined 4.5% to $429,900. Pending activity rose 14.9%, but new listings declined 3.6%. Inventory edged up only 1.4%, supply tightened to 2.0 months, and the typical sale received 100.0% of list price.
Affordability and Negotiation
The single-family affordability index fell from 55 to 53 even as supply improved. The list-price ratio eased only slightly to 100.8%, showing that well-positioned properties could still attract strong offers. Buyers needed to evaluate payment, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and association expenses—not price alone.
May 2026 FAQs
Did more inventory reduce prices?
Not statewide. Single-family inventory rose 13.3% while the median price rose 6.7%.
Were condos weakening?
The median was lower, but sales and pending activity both increased. The result was mixed rather than uniformly weaker.
Were homes selling over asking?
The median single-family result was 100.8% of list price, but individual outcomes varied.
Continue the 2026 Market Series
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS®, Inc. and PrimeMLS, Inc.; NH Monthly Indicators, current as of June 5, 2026. Percent changes use rounded figures. This is independent editorial analysis.
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