Durham, NH Housing Market

The Durham housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Durham was $657K last month, down 14.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Durham is $357, up 9.8% since last year.

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Migration
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Climate

Durham Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Durham today?

In February 2025, Durham home prices were down 14.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $657K.

$657K

Sale Price

-14.7%
since last year

$357

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+9.8%
since last year

Over List Price

3.1%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Durham housing market?

Durham is very competitive. Homes sell in 20 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 20 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 8% above list price and go pending in around 6 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Portsmouth

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 51 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 25 days.

Amesbury

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 14 days.

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Durham Migration & Relocation Trends

In Dec '24 - Feb '25, 21% of Durham homebuyers searched to move out of Durham, while 79% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Durham from?

Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Durham from outside metros.
New York homebuyers searched to move into Durham more than any other metro followed by Hartford and Springfield.

Where are people from Durham moving to?

79% of Durham homebuyers searched to stay within the Durham metropolitan area.
Portland was the most popular destination among Durham homebuyers followed by Lebanon and Miami.

Number of People Moving to Durham

least

most

People are moving to Durham from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	New York, NY	3,510
2	Hartford, CT	2,723
3	Springfield, MA	933
4	Philadelphia, PA	528
5	Los Angeles, CA	486
6	Washington, DC	443
7	San Francisco, CA	422
8	Vineyard Haven, MA	325
9	Seattle, WA	233
10	Denver, CO	22

People are leaving Durham for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	Portland, ME	2,809
2	Lebanon, NH	2,118
3	Miami, FL	1,579
4	Cape Coral, FL	939
5	Orlando, FL	866
6	Sarasota, FL	696
7	Myrtle Beach, SC	674
8	Tampa, FL	516
9	Bangor, ME	472
10	Berlin, NH	355

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Durham that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD MAR 7, 2025
$410,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1.5 baths
1,122 sq ft
1 Orchard Dr, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$399,000
Sale to List
3% over list
Days on Market
44 days
1 Orchard Dr, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
$565,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
1.5 baths
1,924 sq ft
201 Wednesday Hill Rd, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$565,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
30 days
201 Wednesday Hill Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD MAR 4, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$590,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
1.5 baths
1,552 sq ft
125 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$599,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
62 days
125 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD BY REDFIN FEB 21, 2025
$560,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,559 sq ft
53 Newmarket Rd, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$569,900
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
38 days
53 Newmarket Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD FEB 18, 2025
$395,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
00 Durham Point and Dame Rd, Durham, NH 03823
List Price
$459,000
Sale to List
14% under list
Days on Market
61 days
00 Durham Point and Dame Rd, Durham, NH 03823
SOLD FEB 10, 2025
$660,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,643 sq ft
38 Oyster River Rd, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$660,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
0 days
38 Oyster River Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD FEB 7, 2025
$654,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1.5 baths
2,086 sq ft
17 Meadow Rd, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
$659,900
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
29 days
17 Meadow Rd, Durham, NH 03824
SOLD FEB 5, 2025
$315,200
3 beds
3 baths
1,244 sq ft
9 Ffrost Dr, Durham, NH 03824
List Price
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Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
9 Ffrost Dr, Durham, NH 03824
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Schools in Durham

Learn about schools in the Durham area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

7/10

Oyster River Middle School

Public • 5-8

658

Students

6 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Durham housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Durham.

Wind Factor - Major

100% of properties are at major risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

90% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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