Many NH homes sit empty despite a tight housing market

By: Jackie Harris

Outlets: NHPR

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 268

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago


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New Hampshire has the 9th highest home vacancy rate in the country at 14.3%, according to a LendingTree analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from 2024. But vacant doesn’t mean available to rent or buy.

Of the 92,650 vacant units in New Hampshire, 70% of them are for seasonal, recreational or occasional living, such as a vacation home. Vermont has the highest share of homes left …

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