You’re looking at the latest Zillow Home Value Index data, which reveals fascinating insights about New Hampshire’s most affordable neighborhoods. As you explore these communities, you’ll notice that Manchester dominates the affordable housing market with the majority of neighborhoods on this list.
You might be surprised to discover that Woodsville in Haverhill stands out as New Hampshire’s most affordable neighborhood, with homes valued at just under $209,000 – significantly lower than other areas. What’s particularly striking is the dramatic appreciation across all neighborhoods since 2010, with most areas seeing values more than double over this 15-year period.
You’ll find that the COVID-19 pandemic era (2020-2025) brought exceptional growth to these neighborhoods, with many experiencing 60-70% increases in just five years. This rapid appreciation highlights both the opportunities and challenges facing potential homebuyers in New Hampshire’s changing market.
25. Green Acres, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $440,802
- 2020 Home Value: $265,493
- 2015 Home Value: $193,447
- 2010 Home Value: $210,780
- Change 2010-2025: 109.13%
- Change 2015-2025: 127.87%
- Change 2020-2025: 66.03%
On the eastern edge of Manchester, the Green Acres neighborhood earned its name from the suburban development style that characterized the area. You’ll find this community experienced a decline from $210,780 in 2010 to $193,447 in 2015, before staging a strong recovery to reach $440,802 by 2025. This represents a solid 109.13% growth over the full 15-year period, with an impressive 127.87% increase in the decade since 2015, and a significant 66.03% appreciation in the five years since 2020, placing it as the most expensive neighborhood on our list of New Hampshire’s 25 most affordable areas.
24. Contoocook, Hopkinton
- 2025 Home Value: $432,413
- 2020 Home Value: $256,472
- 2015 Home Value: $198,754
- 2010 Home Value: $180,760
- Change 2010-2025: 139.22%
- Change 2015-2025: 117.56%
- Change 2020-2025: 68.60%
Situated along the Contoocook River in the town of Hopkinton, this historic village offers a quintessential New England setting. You’ll appreciate that Contoocook is one of the few non-Manchester neighborhoods on this list, and it has shown steady growth from $180,760 in 2010 to $432,413 in 2025. This represents a substantial 139.22% increase over the 15-year span, with a strong 117.56% appreciation since 2015, and a robust 68.60% growth in the post-2020 period.
23. Hanover Hill, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $427,372
- 2020 Home Value: $260,446
- 2015 Home Value: $190,108
- 2010 Home Value: $209,775
- Change 2010-2025: 103.73%
- Change 2015-2025: 124.81%
- Change 2020-2025: 64.09%
Located on elevated terrain in the eastern part of Manchester, Hanover Hill takes its name from the historic Hanover Street that runs through the area. You’ll notice this neighborhood experienced a decline from $209,775 in 2010 to $190,108 in 2015, before recovering strongly to reach $427,372 by 2025. This pattern resulted in a 103.73% growth over the 15-year period, with a more impressive 124.81% increase in the decade since 2015, and a robust 64.09% appreciation in the last five years.
22. Southeast Manchester, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $418,772
- 2020 Home Value: $252,182
- 2015 Home Value: $181,238
- 2010 Home Value: $176,392
- Change 2010-2025: 137.41%
- Change 2015-2025: 131.06%
- Change 2020-2025: 66.06%
Encompassing the southeastern quadrant of Manchester near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, this diverse neighborhood combines residential and commercial areas. You’ll find that Southeast Manchester experienced modest growth from $176,392 in 2010 to $181,238 in 2015, before accelerating dramatically to reach $418,772 by 2025. This represents a substantial 137.41% appreciation over the full 15-year period, with a strong 131.06% increase since 2015, and a significant 66.06% growth in just the past five years.
21. Eaton Heights, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $416,541
- 2020 Home Value: $249,013
- 2015 Home Value: $176,579
- 2010 Home Value: $192,225
- Change 2010-2025: 116.69%
- Change 2015-2025: 135.89%
- Change 2020-2025: 67.28%
On the elevated terrain of eastern Manchester, Eaton Heights provides residents with views overlooking parts of the city. You’ll observe this neighborhood’s interesting trajectory, as it decreased from $192,225 in 2010 to $176,579 in 2015, before surging to $416,541 by 2025. This resulted in a solid 116.69% appreciation over the 15-year period, with a particularly impressive 135.89% growth since 2015, and a strong 67.28% increase in the five years from 2020 to 2025.
20. Rimmon Heights, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $412,901
- 2020 Home Value: $248,670
- 2015 Home Value: $177,284
- 2010 Home Value: $192,115
- Change 2010-2025: 114.92%
- Change 2015-2025: 132.90%
- Change 2020-2025: 66.04%
Nestled in western Manchester near Rock Rimmon, a notable geographical feature, this elevated neighborhood offers distinctive character. You’ll be interested to see how Rimmon Heights declined from $192,115 in 2010 to $177,284 in 2015, before embarking on a strong upward trajectory to reach $412,901 by 2025. This growth pattern yielded a 114.92% increase over 15 years, with an impressive 132.90% appreciation since 2015, and a robust 66.04% gain in the post-2020 period.
19. Wolfe Park, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $410,571
- 2020 Home Value: $250,708
- 2015 Home Value: $180,740
- 2010 Home Value: $189,279
- Change 2010-2025: 116.91%
- Change 2015-2025: 127.16%
- Change 2020-2025: 63.76%
Named after the recreational space at its center, Wolfe Park occupies a section of eastern Manchester. You’ll discover that this neighborhood followed the trend of initially decreasing from $189,279 in 2010 to $180,740 in 2015, before experiencing substantial growth to reach $410,571 by 2025. This pattern resulted in a 116.91% appreciation over the full 15-year period, with a strong 127.16% increase since 2015, and a significant 63.76% growth in the five years following 2020, reflecting its rising popularity.
18. Youngsville, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $402,666
- 2020 Home Value: $240,619
- 2015 Home Value: $166,456
- 2010 Home Value: $177,954
- Change 2010-2025: 126.28%
- Change 2015-2025: 141.91%
- Change 2020-2025: 67.35%
Located in the northern section of Manchester, Youngsville draws its name from historical roots in the city’s development. You’ll find this neighborhood experienced the familiar pattern of initial decline from $177,954 in 2010 to $166,456 in 2015, before mounting an impressive recovery to reach $402,666 by 2025. This represents a substantial 126.28% growth over the full 15-year period, with a particularly strong 141.91% increase since 2015, and a robust 67.35% appreciation in the post-2020 era.
17. Wellington, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $397,536
- 2020 Home Value: $250,862
- 2015 Home Value: $187,850
- 2010 Home Value: $192,534
- Change 2010-2025: 106.48%
- Change 2015-2025: 111.62%
- Change 2020-2025: 58.47%
Situated in the northeastern quadrant of Manchester, the Wellington neighborhood features a mix of residential styles. You’ll notice this area has had a more moderate growth trajectory, first declining slightly from $192,534 in 2010 to $187,850 in 2015, before accelerating to $397,536 by 2025. The overall 15-year appreciation of 106.48% is somewhat lower than many Manchester neighborhoods, though the 111.62% growth since 2015 and 58.47% increase since 2020 still represent significant gains for homeowners in this established community.
16. Southside, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $397,391
- 2020 Home Value: $236,343
- 2015 Home Value: $164,242
- 2010 Home Value: $172,251
- Change 2010-2025: 130.70%
- Change 2015-2025: 141.96%
- Change 2020-2025: 68.14%
Encompassing the southern portion of Manchester along the Piscataquog River, the Southside neighborhood has witnessed remarkable transformation. You’ll observe that this area initially decreased in value from $172,251 in 2010 to $164,242 in 2015, before staging a powerful comeback to reach $397,391 by 2025. This pattern resulted in a strong 130.70% overall appreciation across 15 years, with an extraordinary 141.96% growth in the decade from 2015, and a particularly robust 68.14% increase in just the last five years.
15. Highlands, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $395,913
- 2020 Home Value: $236,773
- 2015 Home Value: $168,974
- 2010 Home Value: $174,080
- Change 2010-2025: 127.43%
- Change 2015-2025: 134.30%
- Change 2020-2025: 67.21%
Perched on the eastern side of Manchester, the aptly named Highlands neighborhood sits on elevated terrain above the Merrimack River valley. You’ll be interested to see how this area followed the common pattern of declining slightly from $174,080 in 2010 to $168,974 in 2015, before experiencing substantial growth to reach $395,913 by 2025. This represents a robust 127.43% appreciation over the 15-year span, with an impressive 134.30% growth in the decade since 2015, and a strong 67.21% increase in the post-pandemic period from 2020 to 2025.
14. Lower South Willow/Airport, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $389,434
- 2020 Home Value: $235,919
- 2015 Home Value: $166,724
- 2010 Home Value: $172,105
- Change 2010-2025: 126.28%
- Change 2015-2025: 133.58%
- Change 2020-2025: 65.07%
Adjacent to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in the southern part of the city, the Lower South Willow/Airport neighborhood combines residential areas with commercial development. You’ll discover this district experienced a modest decline from $172,105 in 2010 to $166,724 in 2015, before mounting an impressive recovery to $389,434 by 2025. This reflects a solid 126.28% increase over the 15-year period, with an accelerated 133.58% growth from 2015 to 2025, and a notable 65.07% appreciation in just the last five years.
13. Pinardville, Goffstown
- 2025 Home Value: $389,367
- 2020 Home Value: $234,437
- 2015 Home Value: $161,570
- 2010 Home Value: $197,275
- Change 2010-2025: 97.37%
- Change 2015-2025: 140.99%
- Change 2020-2025: 66.09%
Stretching along the western edge of Manchester in the town of Goffstown, Pinardville presents an interesting case study. You’ll find that unlike many other neighborhoods, this area actually declined significantly from $197,275 in 2010 to $161,570 in 2015, before rebounding strongly to $389,367 by 2025. This unusual pattern resulted in a 97.37% total growth over 15 years, masking the extraordinary 140.99% increase that occurred in just the last decade, with a robust 66.09% appreciation from 2020 to 2025.
12. Hallsville, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $380,386
- 2020 Home Value: $222,810
- 2015 Home Value: $154,039
- 2010 Home Value: $161,544
- Change 2010-2025: 135.47%
- Change 2015-2025: 146.94%
- Change 2020-2025: 70.72%
In the eastern part of Manchester, Hallsville was named after Joseph Buel Hall, an early industrial figure in the area. You’ll be impressed by this neighborhood’s remarkable growth trajectory, which initially saw a dip from $161,544 in 2010 to $154,039 in 2015, before accelerating dramatically to reach $380,386 by 2025. This represents an exceptional 146.94% increase in just ten years from 2015, with a particularly strong 70.72% jump in the last five years, among the highest short-term growth rates on this list.
11. Somerville, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $375,505
- 2020 Home Value: $225,136
- 2015 Home Value: $155,208
- 2010 Home Value: $164,227
- Change 2010-2025: 128.65%
- Change 2015-2025: 141.94%
- Change 2020-2025: 66.79%
Positioned in the eastern section of Manchester, the Somerville neighborhood offers an interesting market study. You’ll notice this area followed a pattern similar to other Manchester neighborhoods, declining from $164,227 in 2010 to $155,208 in 2015, before surging dramatically to $375,505 by 2025. This represents a robust 128.65% appreciation over the full 15-year period, with an especially strong 141.94% growth in the decade from 2015 to 2025, making it one of the faster-appreciating neighborhoods while remaining affordable.
10. Bakersville, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $368,837
- 2020 Home Value: $223,402
- 2015 Home Value: $155,636
- 2010 Home Value: $166,086
- Change 2010-2025: 122.08%
- Change 2015-2025: 136.99%
- Change 2020-2025: 65.10%
Located along the eastern bank of the Merrimack River in south Manchester, Bakersville derives its name from the area’s early industrial history. You’ll be fascinated to learn that this neighborhood experienced a dip in value from $166,086 in 2010 to $155,636 in 2015, before staging a remarkable comeback to reach $368,837 by 2025. This recovery represents an impressive 136.99% growth from 2015 to 2025, with a particularly strong 65.10% increase in the past five years, demonstrating the neighborhood’s revitalization.
9. Kalivas Union, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $357,552
- 2020 Home Value: $219,206
- 2015 Home Value: $161,024
- 2010 Home Value: $156,615
- Change 2010-2025: 128.30%
- Change 2015-2025: 122.05%
- Change 2020-2025: 63.11%
Situated in central Manchester, the Kalivas Union neighborhood takes its name from the historic district and park in the area. You’ll find this community has demonstrated strong appreciation, increasing from $156,615 in 2010 to $357,552 in 2025 – a substantial 128.30% growth over 15 years. The neighborhood’s rapid 63.11% value increase between 2020 and 2025 highlights its growing appeal, even as it maintains its position among New Hampshire’s more affordable residential options.
8. Northwest Manchester, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $354,418
- 2020 Home Value: $218,666
- 2015 Home Value: $155,484
- 2010 Home Value: $165,723
- Change 2010-2025: 113.86%
- Change 2015-2025: 127.94%
- Change 2020-2025: 62.08%
On the northwestern edge of Manchester, this residential district has evolved significantly over the years. You’ll be interested to know that Northwest Manchester actually decreased in value from $165,723 in 2010 to $155,484 in 2015 before experiencing a dramatic upswing, reaching $354,418 by 2025. This represents a 113.86% increase over the 15-year period, with an impressive 62.08% growth in just the last five years from 2020 to 2025.
7. Corey Square, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $352,574
- 2020 Home Value: $223,870
- 2015 Home Value: $162,797
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Change 2015-2025: 116.57%
- Change 2020-2025: 57.49%
Adjacent to downtown Manchester, the historic Corey Square neighborhood offers a blend of urban convenience and residential character. You’ll observe that this area has more than doubled in value over a decade, climbing from $162,797 in 2015 to $352,574 in 2025 – a 116.57% increase. The neighborhood’s strong 57.49% growth from 2020 to 2025 demonstrates its rising popularity while still maintaining a position among New Hampshire’s more affordable communities.
6. East Merrimack, Merrimack
- 2025 Home Value: $341,208
- 2020 Home Value: $240,374
- 2015 Home Value: $171,212
- 2010 Home Value: $166,147
- Change 2010-2025: 105.37%
- Change 2015-2025: 99.29%
- Change 2020-2025: 41.95%
Situated in southern New Hampshire along the Merrimack River, East Merrimack represents one of the few non-Manchester neighborhoods in the top affordable areas. You’ll find this community has seen steady growth from $166,147 in 2010 to $341,208 in 2025, effectively doubling its value over the 15-year span. The neighborhood experienced accelerated appreciation between 2020 and 2025, with a 41.95% increase that reflects its growing desirability.
5. Notre Dame, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $327,612
- 2020 Home Value: $205,439
- 2015 Home Value: $145,000
- 2010 Home Value: $151,472
- Change 2010-2025: 116.29%
- Change 2015-2025: 125.94%
- Change 2020-2025: 59.47%
Bordering the western edge of downtown Manchester, the Notre Dame neighborhood draws its name from the historic parish established there. You’ll be intrigued by this area’s interesting value trajectory, which actually decreased from $151,472 in 2010 to $145,000 in 2015, before surging dramatically to $327,612 by 2025. This represents a remarkable 125.94% growth over just ten years from 2015, with a particularly strong 59.47% jump in the post-pandemic period from 2020 to 2025.
4. North of Bridge, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $327,202
- 2020 Home Value: $255,667
- 2015 Home Value: $199,484
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Change 2015-2025: 64.02%
- Change 2020-2025: 27.98%
Straddling the northern part of Manchester across the Merrimack River, North of Bridge presents a compelling value proposition. You’ll notice this neighborhood has demonstrated steady appreciation, growing from $199,484 in 2015 to $327,202 in 2025, representing a 64.02% increase over the decade. The more recent five-year period from 2020 to 2025 saw a more moderate 27.98% growth rate, suggesting a stabilizing market that still offers relative affordability compared to other parts of the region.
3. Downtown, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $299,744
- 2020 Home Value: $227,357
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Change 2020-2025: 31.84%
In the heart of New Hampshire’s largest city, Downtown Manchester emerges as the third most affordable neighborhood in the state. You’ll discover this area has seen more modest growth compared to other neighborhoods, with a 31.84% increase from $227,357 in 2020 to $299,744 in 2025.
2. Piscataquog, Manchester
- 2025 Home Value: $272,553
- 2020 Home Value: $159,488
- 2015 Home Value: $108,949
- 2010 Home Value: $107,025
- Change 2010-2025: 154.66%
- Change 2015-2025: 150.16%
- Change 2020-2025: 70.89%
Located on the west side of Manchester along the Piscataquog River, this neighborhood offers the second most affordable housing in New Hampshire. You’ll appreciate how Piscataquog has seen remarkable growth over the years, with values more than doubling from $107,025 in 2010 to $272,553 in 2025. The neighborhood experienced a particularly strong 70.89% increase between 2020 and 2025.
1. Woodsville, Haverhill
- 2025 Home Value: $208,868
- 2020 Home Value: $103,927
- 2015 Home Value: Data not available
- 2010 Home Value: Data not available
- Change 2020-2025: 100.98%
Nestled in the town of Haverhill in northern Grafton County, Woodsville stands as New Hampshire’s most affordable neighborhood. You’ll find this small community has experienced extraordinary growth, doubling in value from $103,927 in 2020 to $208,868 in 2025. The neighborhood’s value has completely doubled over just five years, making it a notable case of rapid appreciation despite remaining the most budget-friendly area in the state.
