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SALEM, NH 03079

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Rockingham County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
38
⇧ 5.6% vs 36 last year
Pending
24
63% pending ratio
Median Price
$615,000
⇩ 6.1% vs $654,900 last year
Average Price
$639,471
⇩ 14.6% vs $748,640 last year
Days on Market
66
⇧ 32% vs 50 days last year

Market Context

Population: 30,350  ·  Density: 471.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $101,856

Typical home value: $406,347  ·  Homeownership: 77.2%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SALEM, NH real estate market (03079) currently shows 38 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 66 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 66 days on market compared to 50 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.1% year-over-year, from $654,900 to $615,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 38 this year vs 36 last year
  • Days on market: 66 now vs 50 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $615,000 (-6.1% YoY)
  • Average: $639,471 (-14.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 10.9 miles — 289 listings ($188,891,990 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
03079Salem, NH 030790.0 mi38$24,299,898$615,000$639,471
03087Windham, NH 030874.2 mi32$29,105,568$767,448$909,549
01832Haverhill, MA 018324.5 mi24$14,008,440$464,900$583,685
01840Lawrence, MA 018406.5 mi4$1,066,532$255,000$266,633
03841Hampstead, NH 038416.6 mi6$3,741,900$650,000$623,650
01835Haverhill, MA 018357.3 mi9$4,190,904$452,450$465,656
01843Lawrence, MA 018437.6 mi5$2,137,700$519,900$427,540
01826Dracut, MA 018268.4 mi34$18,256,640$439,900$536,960
03051Hudson, NH 030519.7 mi45$30,449,385$597,450$676,653
01850Lowell, MA 0185010.2 mi12$5,393,388$377,493$449,449
03053Londonderry, NH 0305310.4 mi47$30,196,419$650,000$642,477
01845North Andover, MA 0184510.7 mi29$23,545,216$617,450$811,904
03819Danville, NH 0381910.9 mi4$2,500,000$625,000$625,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SALEM, NH 03079?

As of January 2026, there are 38 active listings in SALEM, NH (zip code 03079), compared to 36 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SALEM, NH 03079?

The median listing price in SALEM, NH 03079 is $615,000 as of January 2026, a 6.1% decrease from $654,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SALEM, NH?

Homes in SALEM, NH 03079 spend an average of 66 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 50 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SALEM, NH 03079?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SALEM, NH 03079 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 66 days on market compared to 50 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SALEM, NH?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SALEM, NH 03079 save an estimated $12,300 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $615,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.