The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03827 sells for about $759,950, or $268 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,769 a month.
ZIP 03827 — Newburyport Border / South Hampton
The Deerfield housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a slight year-over-year decline in median listing prices, signaling a shift toward a more buyer-friendly environment. Despite this, inventory remains tight, keeping the market competitive for well-priced, move-in-ready homes. High demand for rural living continues to support property values relative to the broader regional market.
This ZIP is best suited for families and professionals seeking a rural lifestyle with proximity to urban employment centers, as well as those looking for larger lot sizes and outdoor access.
Median prices moved down 8.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.6% · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 03827, Rockingham County NH
Deerfield is a rural community with low reported crime rates, significantly lower than the regional averages found in nearby urban centers like Manchester.
Schools serving the area are generally well-regarded, with the local district maintaining a focus on small class sizes and community-oriented education.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a residential bedroom community for the Manchester and Concord employment hubs, with limited commercial development within the ZIP itself.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on local school and county budget requirements, with no state income tax on wages in New Hampshire.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to employment centers in Manchester or Concord, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 40 minutes.
The area features extensive access to outdoor recreation, including Pawtuckaway State Park, local hiking trails, and proximity to regional lakes for seasonal activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is largely service-based with many residents commuting to major employers in the Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area, including healthcare and technology sectors.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion with strict zoning to maintain the rural character of the town.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments, with no major MUD or PID structures common in this region.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe winter weather and potential wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.9 mi
- Water Country Water Park4.114.2 mi
- Fun City Trampoline Park Salem4.315 mi
- Jay Gee's Ice Cream and Fun Center4.618.4 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen4.513.8 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.514.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.6 mi
- The Brook4.24.4 mi
- Topsfield Fairgrounds4.318.7 mi
- Wentworth By The Sea4.417.4 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.69.8 mi
- The Brook4.24.4 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.69 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.76.1 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.411.6 mi
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estate4.718.2 mi
- Strawbery Banke Museum4.717.1 mi
- Seacoast Science Center4.617.3 mi
- America's Stonehenge4.411.6 mi
- Albacore Park4.717 mi
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation4.69.8 mi
- Hampton Beach State Park4.69 mi
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse4.811.8 mi
- Maudslay State Park4.76.1 mi
- Winnekenni Castle4.68.5 mi
- Great Bay Marine Inc4.516.9 mi
- Crescent Yacht Club4.49.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea4.617.3 mi
- Atkinson Resort & Country Club4.511 mi
- Black Swan Country Club3.912.5 mi
- Far Corner Golf4.212.3 mi
- Breakfast Hill Golf Club4.411.8 mi
- Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club4.29.9 mi
- Cider Hill Farm4.73.6 mi
- Applecrest Farm Orchards4.55.6 mi
- Burlington4.210.7 mi
- Tendercrop Farm4.710.5 mi
- Shaw's4.18.2 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.622.6 mi
- Portsmouth International Airport4.615.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, swimming, and camping.
Hosts the annual Deerfield Fair, one of the oldest family fairs in the country.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.