The Lamacchia Realty 20 Hottest New Hampshire Towns report for 2025 is in. Out of every town in New Hampshire, we compare the number of sales in 2024 compared to 2025, and the 20 towns with the highest growth make the list! To be considered, the town needed to have a minimum of 100 sales in 2025.
Towns in the top 10 are generally located in the southeastern and central regions of New Hampshire. Those moving further from the city in high volume usually are looking to get more for their dollar with more space and a more suburban lifestyle. Towns in the top 20 are more widely spread out throughout the state.
#1 – Wolfeboro, NH
Wolfeboro topped the list, with home sales surging 72.84%, rising from 81 sales in 2024 to 140 in 2025. Nestled on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro offers stunning lake views, charming small-town character, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Wolfeboro:
Lake Winnipesaukee
Wright Museum of WWII
Downtown Wolfeboro
#2 – Pembroke, NH
Pembroke followed with strong growth, as home sales increased 50.67%, climbing from 75 in 2024 to 113 in 2025. Just south of Concord, Pembroke offers small-town charm, scenic river landscapes, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Pembroke:
Suncook River
Pembroke City Limits Park
Downtown Suncook Village
#3 – Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth ranked third, with sales rising 33.05% year-over-year, growing from 239 in 2024 to 318 in 2025. Along New Hampshire’s scenic Seacoast, Portsmouth offers historic charm, vibrant waterfront dining, and a lively arts and cultural scene.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Portsmouth:
Strawberry Banke Museum
Market Square
Prescott Park
#4 – Gilford, NH
Gilford placed fourth, with home sales increasing 30.28%, moving from 109 sales in 2024 to 142 in 2025. Set along the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford offers beautiful lake views, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed Lakes Region lifestyle.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Gilford:
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Ellacoya State Park
#5 – Windham, NH
Windham came in fifth, as sales grew 18.50%, increasing from 173 in 2024 to 205 in 2025. Located in southern New Hampshire, Windham offers scenic landscapes, peaceful neighborhoods, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Windham:
Griffin Park
Canobie Lake Park
Windham Rail Trail
#6 – Londonderry, NH
Londonderry ranked sixth, with home sales rising 13.96%, climbing from 265 in 2024 to 302 in 2025. Located in southern New Hampshire, Londonderry offers a welcoming community, scenic farmland, and convenient access to Manchester and Boston.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Londonderry:
Mack’s Apples
Londonderry Rail Trail
Moose Hill Orchards
#7 – Milford, NH
Milford secured the seventh spot, where sales increased 12.41%, moving from 137 in 2024 to 154 in 2025. Set along the Souhegan River, Milford offers historic charm, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming small-town community.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Milford:
Milford Oval
Keyes Memorial Park
Souhegan River Walk
#8 – Exeter, NH
Exeter placed eighth, with home sales rising 9.50%, growing from 179 in 2024 to 196 in 2025. Rich in history and New England charm, Exeter offers a vibrant downtown, scenic river views, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Exeter:
Downtown Exeter
American Independence Museum
Swasey Parkway
#9 – Laconia, NH
Laconia ranked ninth, as sales increased 8.84%, climbing from 249 in 2024 to 271 in 2025. Located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Laconia offers beautiful lakefront views, year-round recreation, and a lively waterfront atmosphere.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Laconia:
Lake Winnipesaukee
Weirs Beach
Gunstock Mountain Resort
#10 – Manchester, NH
Manchester rounded out the top ten, with home sales increasing 8.50%, rising from 976 in 2024 to 1,059 in 2025. As New Hampshire’s largest city, Manchester offers a vibrant downtown, rich history, and a lively arts, dining, and entertainment scene.
Attractions/Things to Do in/near Manchester:
Currier Museum of Art
SNHU Arena
Downtown Manchester (Elm St)
Here are the rest of the 2025 Hottest Towns in New Hampshire ranked 11-20 by % change in the number of home sales:
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