I’ve analyzed the Zillow Home Value Index data to find the fastest-growing towns in New Hampshire from 2016 to 2025. These 25 locations—from the White Mountains to small mill towns—highlight how widespread real estate growth has become across the Granite State.
New Hampshire’s natural beauty, quality of life, and relative affordability have made it a magnet for buyers migrating from denser metro areas. That trend is reflected in strong equity gains across both northern and southern towns.
This report ranks the towns by percentage growth in home values and includes a year-by-year breakdown with financial insights specific to each community.
25. Gilford
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 136.24%
- Home value in 2016: $226,207
- Home value in 2017: $240,884
- Home value in 2018: $253,316
- Home value in 2019: $268,044
- Home value in 2020: $286,832
- Home value in 2021: $338,985
- Home value in 2022: $429,846
- Home value in 2023: $465,322
- Home value in 2024: $501,888
- Home value in 2025: $534,398
Your Gilford investment would have yielded exceptional 136.2% returns, generating over $308K in equity since 2016. This Lakes Region gem saw particularly strong momentum from 2020-2022 with a 49.9% surge. The lakeside town combines recreational appeal with investment performance, creating a compelling wealth-building opportunity with continued upside potential.
24. Alexandria
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 136.28%
- Home value in 2016: $169,627
- Home value in 2017: $178,020
- Home value in 2018: $188,520
- Home value in 2019: $201,380
- Home value in 2020: $218,603
- Home value in 2021: $258,486
- Home value in 2022: $301,045
- Home value in 2023: $339,218
- Home value in 2024: $375,077
- Home value in 2025: $400,789
Alexandria’s 136.3% appreciation transformed a $170K investment into $400K, generating $231K in wealth. The rural Grafton County town shows accelerating returns with a remarkable 18.2% single-year jump in 2020-2021. Your capital would have worked efficiently here, combining a moderate entry point with strong percentage gains in this picturesque Newfound Lake area community.
23. Columbia
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 136.62%
- Home value in 2016: $106,114
- Home value in 2017: $110,276
- Home value in 2018: $120,182
- Home value in 2019: $128,406
- Home value in 2020: $133,493
- Home value in 2021: $166,699
- Home value in 2022: $201,457
- Home value in 2023: $226,367
- Home value in 2024: $232,849
- Home value in 2025: $251,088
Columbia’s impressive 136.6% growth turned a modest $106K investment into $251K with no year-over-year declines. The Coos County town near the Connecticut River saw remarkable 24.9% gains during 2020-2021. Your investment would have benefited from the low entry point while capturing high percentage returns, demonstrating how rural New Hampshire markets can deliver outsized performance.
22. Hillsborough
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 137.10%
- Home value in 2016: $150,295
- Home value in 2017: $163,120
- Home value in 2018: $176,943
- Home value in 2019: $187,829
- Home value in 2020: $201,715
- Home value in 2021: $242,600
- Home value in 2022: $283,977
- Home value in 2023: $308,071
- Home value in 2024: $332,725
- Home value in 2025: $356,357
Hillsborough’s 137.1% appreciation created $206K in wealth on your initial $150K investment. This historic town saw its strongest growth phase during 2020-2022 with a 40.8% surge in just two years. Your property would have benefited from Hillsborough’s strategic location between Concord and Keene, offering small-town charm with accessibility to employment centers.
21. Allenstown
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 137.52%
- Home value in 2016: $171,423
- Home value in 2017: $187,559
- Home value in 2018: $205,333
- Home value in 2019: $216,587
- Home value in 2020: $231,365
- Home value in 2021: $265,740
- Home value in 2022: $306,933
- Home value in 2023: $342,667
- Home value in 2024: $383,868
- Home value in 2025: $407,156
Allenstown delivered impressive 137.5% returns, turning your $171K investment into $407K with consistent year-over-year growth. This Merrimack County town benefits from proximity to Concord while maintaining affordability. Your investment would have accelerated post-2020, with the 2023-2024 period showing remarkable 12% single-year appreciation as demand intensified in this commuter-friendly location.
20. Bennington
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 137.53%
- Home value in 2016: $133,652
- Home value in 2017: $143,296
- Home value in 2018: $155,307
- Home value in 2019: $161,622
- Home value in 2020: $174,381
- Home value in 2021: $212,564
- Home value in 2022: $242,503
- Home value in 2023: $277,171
- Home value in 2024: $301,059
- Home value in 2025: $317,458
Bennington’s 137.5% appreciation transformed $134K into $317K, building $184K in equity on modest initial capital. The strongest period came during 2020-2021 with a remarkable 21.9% single-year surge. This Monadnock Region town offers historic character with strategic location between Keene and Manchester, creating sustainable demand that has driven consistent appreciation across market cycles.
19. Northfield
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 138.27%
- Home value in 2016: $170,090
- Home value in 2017: $175,846
- Home value in 2018: $189,929
- Home value in 2019: $208,884
- Home value in 2020: $223,798
- Home value in 2021: $260,226
- Home value in 2022: $294,400
- Home value in 2023: $327,809
- Home value in 2024: $375,721
- Home value in 2025: $405,278
Northfield’s 138.3% growth generated $235K in equity on your $170K investment with accelerating momentum. Note the impressive 14.6% growth in 2023-2024 alone, demonstrating continued market strength. Your investment benefited from Northfield’s location near Franklin and Tilton, providing affordable access to Lakes Region amenities while capturing sustained price appreciation from regional demographic shifts.
18. Sanbornton
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 139.07%
- Home value in 2016: $211,912
- Home value in 2017: $225,165
- Home value in 2018: $239,505
- Home value in 2019: $259,627
- Home value in 2020: $283,694
- Home value in 2021: $332,241
- Home value in 2022: $394,902
- Home value in 2023: $429,398
- Home value in 2024: $466,326
- Home value in 2025: $506,617
Sanbornton delivered 139.1% appreciation, turning $212K into $507K and generating nearly $295K in wealth. This Lakes Region town saw particularly strong 39.2% growth during 2020-2022 as pandemic-driven migration accelerated. Your investment benefited from Sanbornton’s rural character combined with Lake Winnisquam access, creating a premium value proposition that continues attracting capital from metropolitan exodus markets.
17. Richmond
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 139.16%
- Home value in 2016: $159,990
- Home value in 2017: $165,255
- Home value in 2018: $176,975
- Home value in 2019: $190,182
- Home value in 2020: $199,917
- Home value in 2021: $240,015
- Home value in 2022: $270,345
- Home value in 2023: $311,409
- Home value in 2024: $339,135
- Home value in 2025: $382,631
Richmond’s 139.2% appreciation turned $160K into nearly $383K with a remarkable $223K equity gain. This Monadnock Region town saw its strongest growth phase in 2020-2021 with 20.1% single-year returns. Your investment benefited from Richmond’s location near Massachusetts while maintaining New Hampshire’s tax advantages, creating persistent demand from cross-border buyers seeking financial and lifestyle benefits.
16. Campton
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 139.51%
- Home value in 2016: $160,688
- Home value in 2017: $166,897
- Home value in 2018: $175,643
- Home value in 2019: $184,150
- Home value in 2020: $197,999
- Home value in 2021: $236,725
- Home value in 2022: $299,810
- Home value in 2023: $330,740
- Home value in 2024: $370,003
- Home value in 2025: $384,857
Campton delivered impressive 139.5% returns, generating $224K in equity from your $161K investment. Located in the White Mountains, this town saw extraordinary 51.4% growth during 2020-2022 as remote work trends accelerated. Your property benefited from Campton’s affordability relative to nearby resort communities while capturing similar appreciation dynamics, demonstrating strategic positioning in New Hampshire’s recreational property market.
15. Franklin
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 140.48%
- Home value in 2016: $145,219
- Home value in 2017: $151,812
- Home value in 2018: $169,505
- Home value in 2019: $180,699
- Home value in 2020: $199,490
- Home value in 2021: $233,532
- Home value in 2022: $267,505
- Home value in 2023: $292,376
- Home value in 2024: $318,735
- Home value in 2025: $349,222
Franklin’s 140.5% growth transformed a modest $145K investment into $349K, generating $204K in equity. This former mill town at the confluence of the Winnipesaukee and Pemigewasset Rivers saw its strongest growth in 2020-2021 (17.1%). Your capital worked efficiently here, demonstrating how revitalizing New Hampshire communities can deliver outsized returns while maintaining affordability compared to nearby Lakes Region markets.
14. Lincoln
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 141.08%
- Home value in 2016: $201,104
- Home value in 2017: $211,043
- Home value in 2018: $222,790
- Home value in 2019: $237,730
- Home value in 2020: $243,918
- Home value in 2021: $288,536
- Home value in 2022: $385,059
- Home value in 2023: $411,722
- Home value in 2024: $473,835
- Home value in 2025: $484,819
Lincoln delivered exceptional 141.1% returns, creating $284K in equity from your $201K investment. This White Mountains resort town saw explosive 33.5% growth in 2021-2022 alone. Your property benefited from Lincoln’s year-round recreational opportunities including Loon Mountain Resort, creating both rental income potential and capital appreciation as remote work trends expanded the potential buyer pool.
13. Fitzwilliam
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 144.41%
- Home value in 2016: $157,687
- Home value in 2017: $164,254
- Home value in 2018: $181,560
- Home value in 2019: $192,781
- Home value in 2020: $207,501
- Home value in 2021: $249,118
- Home value in 2022: $278,505
- Home value in 2023: $313,301
- Home value in 2024: $348,863
- Home value in 2025: $385,407
Fitzwilliam’s impressive 144.4% appreciation turned $158K into $385K, building $228K in wealth over nine years. The Monadnock Region town near the Massachusetts border saw consistent growth with a standout 20.1% surge in 2020-2021. Your investment capitalized on Fitzwilliam’s historic character and strategic location, attracting cross-border buyers seeking New Hampshire’s tax benefits with proximity to employment centers.
12. Colebrook
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 145.02%
- Home value in 2016: $88,595
- Home value in 2017: $98,586
- Home value in 2018: $106,115
- Home value in 2019: $112,920
- Home value in 2020: $117,378
- Home value in 2021: $142,431
- Home value in 2022: $167,972
- Home value in 2023: $192,489
- Home value in 2024: $204,240
- Home value in 2025: $217,071
Colebrook’s remarkable 145% appreciation demonstrates how low entry points can generate outsized percentage returns. Your $89K investment would now command $217K despite being in New Hampshire’s northernmost region. The 21.3% surge in 2020-2021 reflects pandemic-driven interest in remote locations, while the property’s consistent growth trajectory shows sustained demand rather than speculative volatility.
11. Gorham
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 148.73%
- Home value in 2016: $98,933
- Home value in 2017: $107,070
- Home value in 2018: $115,332
- Home value in 2019: $123,025
- Home value in 2020: $128,158
- Home value in 2021: $149,961
- Home value in 2022: $187,194
- Home value in 2023: $207,737
- Home value in 2024: $226,505
- Home value in 2025: $246,073
Gorham’s impressive 148.7% appreciation turned a modest $99K investment into $246K with no decline years. This White Mountains gateway town saw its strongest performance during 2021-2022 with a remarkable 24.8% surge. Your capital worked efficiently here, demonstrating how affordable Northern New Hampshire properties can deliver superior percentage returns while maintaining lower absolute risk due to minimal initial investment.
10. Dalton
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 151.89%
- Home value in 2016: $117,586
- Home value in 2017: $126,474
- Home value in 2018: $134,607
- Home value in 2019: $143,206
- Home value in 2020: $150,644
- Home value in 2021: $187,350
- Home value in 2022: $231,464
- Home value in 2023: $261,272
- Home value in 2024: $271,763
- Home value in 2025: $296,187
Dalton delivered exceptional 151.9% returns, turning $118K into $296K with a $179K equity gain. This North Country town near the Vermont border saw explosive 24.4% growth in 2021-2022 alone. Your investment benefited from Dalton’s affordability compared to nearby White Mountains resort communities while capturing similar appreciation trends, demonstrating strategic positioning in New Hampshire’s rural property market.
9. Woodstock
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 154.14%
- Home value in 2016: $160,082
- Home value in 2017: $167,840
- Home value in 2018: $174,966
- Home value in 2019: $188,029
- Home value in 2020: $199,835
- Home value in 2021: $240,413
- Home value in 2022: $331,106
- Home value in 2023: $355,480
- Home value in 2024: $389,470
- Home value in 2025: $406,832
Woodstock’s impressive 154.1% appreciation generated $247K in equity on your $160K investment. This White Mountains resort town saw extraordinary 37.7% growth during 2021-2022 as pandemic-era demand for recreational properties surged. Your investment benefited from Woodstock’s proximity to Loon Mountain while maintaining lower entry costs than comparable New England ski destinations, creating an attractive risk-adjusted return profile.
8. Milan
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 155.87%
- Home value in 2016: $106,558
- Home value in 2017: $119,065
- Home value in 2018: $130,155
- Home value in 2019: $137,470
- Home value in 2020: $145,581
- Home value in 2021: $173,511
- Home value in 2022: $223,867
- Home value in 2023: $251,581
- Home value in 2024: $258,297
- Home value in 2025: $272,649
Milan’s remarkable 155.9% appreciation transformed $107K into $273K, with standout 29% growth in 2021-2022 alone. This rural Androscoggin Valley town near Berlin demonstrates how affordable North Country properties can deliver outsized percentage returns. Your investment benefited from Milan’s natural beauty and recreational access while maintaining a low entry point, creating an optimal balance of upside potential with minimal capital risk.
7. Bethlehem
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 158.01%
- Home value in 2016: $132,506
- Home value in 2017: $136,850
- Home value in 2018: $148,581
- Home value in 2019: $160,854
- Home value in 2020: $173,458
- Home value in 2021: $207,118
- Home value in 2022: $260,645
- Home value in 2023: $287,766
- Home value in 2024: $317,763
- Home value in 2025: $341,886
Bethlehem’s impressive 158% growth turned $133K into $342K, generating $209K in equity with consistent year-over-year gains. This White Mountains town saw its strongest performance in 2021-2022 with 25.8% appreciation. Your investment benefited from Bethlehem’s historic character and strategic location near Franconia Notch, capturing both tourism-driven demand and remote worker migration that accelerated during the pandemic era.
6. Pittsburg
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 162.67%
- Home value in 2016: $112,743
- Home value in 2017: $120,948
- Home value in 2018: $132,049
- Home value in 2019: $139,239
- Home value in 2020: $152,886
- Home value in 2021: $186,062
- Home value in 2022: $228,910
- Home value in 2023: $256,638
- Home value in 2024: $269,056
- Home value in 2025: $296,138
Pittsburg’s exceptional 162.7% appreciation turned $113K into $296K despite being New Hampshire’s northernmost town. Your investment saw its strongest growth during 2021-2022 with a remarkable 23% single-year surge. The recreational paradise known for fishing, hunting and snowmobiling delivers outsized returns due to its unique appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and relatively limited housing supply.
5. Northumberland
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 163.05%
- Home value in 2016: $88,966
- Home value in 2017: $91,348
- Home value in 2018: $100,948
- Home value in 2019: $106,589
- Home value in 2020: $110,588
- Home value in 2021: $136,532
- Home value in 2022: $166,283
- Home value in 2023: $194,885
- Home value in 2024: $211,100
- Home value in 2025: $234,022
Northumberland’s remarkable 163% appreciation demonstrates how low entry points generate outsized percentage returns. Your $89K investment increased by $145K despite this area’s rural location. The 23.4% growth in 2020-2021 reflects shifting preferences toward affordable, scenic communities with strong outdoor recreation access, creating sustained momentum that has transformed this former paper mill town’s real estate market.
4. Clarksville
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 163.31%
- Home value in 2016: $78,718
- Home value in 2017: $85,116
- Home value in 2018: $97,358
- Home value in 2019: $104,051
- Home value in 2020: $106,643
- Home value in 2021: $134,552
- Home value in 2022: $167,436
- Home value in 2023: $190,798
- Home value in 2024: $202,112
- Home value in 2025: $207,273
Clarksville delivered exceptional 163.3% returns, turning a minimal $79K investment into $207K despite its remote location. This Connecticut River border town saw explosive 26.2% growth in 2020-2021. Your investment’s performance demonstrates how ultra-affordable rural properties can provide superior percentage returns while minimizing absolute capital risk, making this a compelling wealth-building strategy in New Hampshire’s northern markets.
3. Groveton
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 188.45%
- Home value in 2016: $52,240
- Home value in 2017: $53,852
- Home value in 2018: $59,121
- Home value in 2019: $65,195
- Home value in 2020: $66,663
- Home value in 2021: $88,617
- Home value in 2022: $110,838
- Home value in 2023: $138,574
- Home value in 2024: $145,647
- Home value in 2025: $150,689
Groveton’s extraordinary 188.5% appreciation demonstrates the power of ultra-low entry points for percentage returns. Your $52K investment nearly tripled despite this former mill town’s economic challenges. The remarkable 33% surge in 2020-2021 reflects how pandemic-era migration created new demand for affordable communities, transforming market dynamics in this northern New Hampshire town near the Vermont and Canadian borders.
2. Stratford
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 189.26%
- Home value in 2016: $59,543
- Home value in 2017: $64,015
- Home value in 2018: $69,991
- Home value in 2019: $74,832
- Home value in 2020: $79,157
- Home value in 2021: $102,034
- Home value in 2022: $129,206
- Home value in 2023: $146,338
- Home value in 2024: $160,620
- Home value in 2025: $172,236
Stratford’s remarkable 189.3% appreciation nearly tripled your $60K investment despite its remote North Country location. The Connecticut River border town saw explosive 28.9% growth in 2020-2021 as pandemic-era trends reshaped rural markets. Your capital worked exceptionally efficiently here, demonstrating how minimal investments in undervalued communities can deliver superior percentage returns while maintaining lower absolute risk exposure.
1. Berlin
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 214.97%
- Home value in 2016: $58,736
- Home value in 2017: $56,593
- Home value in 2018: $64,801
- Home value in 2019: $73,440
- Home value in 2020: $81,757
- Home value in 2021: $101,384
- Home value in 2022: $132,827
- Home value in 2023: $152,249
- Home value in 2024: $164,725
- Home value in 2025: $185,000
Berlin tops our list with extraordinary 215% appreciation, more than tripling your $59K investment despite early challenges. This former mill town in New Hampshire’s North Country has undergone remarkable transformation through economic diversification efforts. The consistent growth trajectory with no recent corrections suggests fundamental demand rather than speculation. Your investment capitalized on Berlin’s rock-bottom entry point while delivering the state’s highest percentage returns.
