Real Estate Investing in Salem, New Hampshire

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 30,646 • Rockingham County

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Should you buy in Salem, NH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $617,806
Avg Monthly Rent $2,621
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Salem Real Estate

Salem, NH covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

Salem is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Salem are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Salem show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$617,806
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,621
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Salem, NH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salem, NH

What kind of market is Salem, NH for investors?

Investors tracking Salem, NH will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $618K median home values and $2,621/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting predictable returns.

What are vacancy rates like in Salem, NH?

Salem, NH sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NH rental market.

What does house hacking look like in Salem, NH?

For house hackers, Salem, NH is a challenging. The $2,621/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $618K property.

What price range are homes in Salem, NH?

The median home value in Salem, NH is roughly $618K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NH statewide average.

What approach is best for Salem, NH real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Salem, NH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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