The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03773 sells for about $313,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,557 a month.
ZIP 03773 — Newport
The housing market in 03773 remains stable with a median sale price of $313,000, reflecting steady demand for rural residential properties. Inventory remains tight, which continues to support price growth despite broader economic headwinds. Buyers are primarily focused on single-family homes, while the rental market remains constrained by limited supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, as well as commuters working in nearby regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 9.5% — 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 9.2%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 03773, Sullivan County NH
Newport generally experiences low crime rates consistent with rural New Hampshire, with property crime being the most common reported incident.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Newport School District, which provides standard K-12 education for the local community.
The area is subject to typical New England seasonal weather risks, including heavy winter snow and occasional spring flooding near the Sugar River.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors, with steady but modest development activity focused on residential and small-scale commercial projects.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Hampshire) — Property Tax Abatement: Provides a mechanism for property owners to seek a reduction in their tax assessment if they can prove the assessment is disproportionate to other properties or causes undue hardship. State (New Hampshire) — New Hampshire Property Tax: Property taxes are levied by local taxing districts (municipalities, counties, school districts). The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local tax rate (tax rate = total amount to be raised / total assessed value of the municipality).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via NH-11 and NH-10 to reach employment hubs in Claremont or the Upper Valley region.
The area offers access to the Newport Town Forest, local parks, and proximity to Lake Sunapee for seasonal outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, leading to steady rent growth and high demand for workforce housing.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Upper Valley.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of historic downtown structures.
The Sullivan County assessment regime relies on periodic town-wide revaluations to ensure property tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Newport School District taxes and municipal levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and winter storm risk profiles common to rural New Hampshire.
New Hampshire continues to see net positive domestic migration, driven by individuals seeking lower-density living environments.
New Hampshire is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form detailing known material defects at the time of listing.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 03773.
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.
- Ragged Mountain Resort4.619.7 mi
- Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden4.512.7 mi
- Lui Lui4.217.5 mi
- Lebanon Opera House4.717.5 mi
- Claremont Motorsports Park4.66.9 mi
- Mount Sunapee Resort4.17.8 mi
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park4.810.8 mi
- Mt Sunapee State Park4.68.3 mi
- Historic Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge4.810.3 mi
- Pillsbury State Park4.711.9 mi
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park4.810.8 mi
- Vermont Country Store Kissing Bridge4.619.9 mi
- Historic Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge4.810.3 mi
- Quechee Gorge Bridge4.719.6 mi
- American Precision Museum4.810.6 mi
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park4.810.8 mi
- Mt Sunapee State Park4.68.3 mi
- Pillsbury State Park4.711.9 mi
- Mt Ascutney State Park4.711.8 mi
- John Hay Estate at The Fells4.79.1 mi
- Eastman Community Association4.69.9 mi
- Runnings4.45.6 mi
- Shaw's3.63 mi
- Price Chopper410.8 mi
- Ocean State Job Lot4.33 mi
- Claremont Marketplace4.25.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail network for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Provides scenic views and recreational fishing opportunities.
Historic venue hosting local performances and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.