Housing
Home prices and rent in Manchester
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with New Hampshire and the U.S.
Census geography: Manchester city, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Manchester vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
| Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,600 | $402,500 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,564 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $81,007 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 49% | 73% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1979 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,900 | $227,600 | $365,600 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,002 | $1,135 | $1,564 |
| Median household income | $55,306 | $60,711 | $81,007 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area · Hillsborough County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $125,600. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $70,350 | $80,400 | $90,450 | $100,500 | $108,550 | $116,600 | $124,650 | $132,700 |
| Very low income (50%) | $44,000 | $50,250 | $56,550 | $62,800 | $67,850 | $72,850 | $77,900 | $82,900 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $26,400 | $30,200 | $33,950 | $37,700 | $40,750 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Manchester?
$365,600, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Manchester?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,564 a month, versus $1,491 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Manchester?
The median home value went from $209,900 in 2014 to $365,600 in 2024 (+74%).
What is fair market rent in Manchester?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Manchester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,510 for a studio, $1,657 for one bedroom and $2,168 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Manchester city, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Values are estimates with margins of error.