Commercial Real Estate Market in Hampton, NH
Updated monthly: sale, lease, property records, location trend, and more… · Last update: August 31
48 active listings and 586 off-market properties in Hampton, NH. Commercial property asks $429/SF to buy and $14.92/SF/Yr to lease.
Market Trends
Hampton, NH spans 12.8 square miles in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Hampton, NH runs 19.9% across the Northeast region in 2025, up from 13.1% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Northeast region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Hampton, NH runs 6% across the Northeast region in 2025, little changed from 6% in 2019. Down from a 2020 peak of 7.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Northeast region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Hampton, NH runs 7.6% across the Northeast region in 2025, up from 5.4% in 2019. Nearly 2.4x the 2021 low of 3.2%.
Vacancy Rate % in Northeast region
Multifamily
Multifamily space in Hampton, NH asks $365/SF to buy. Vacancy runs 5.6% across the Northeast region in 2025, up from 4% in 2022.
Average Sale Price $/SF
Listings
Vacancy Rate % in Northeast region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 81.6%
- Industrial 11.7%
- Commercial 4.8%
- Open space 1.4%
- Mixed use 0.5%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Residence A
General
Residence
Industrial
Residence C Seasonal
Hampton, NH zones 8,925 acres across 13 districts. Commercial zoning covers 4.8% of zoned land, residential 81.6%, open space 1.4% and industrial 11.7%. The largest single district is Residence A at 32.2%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 16.5% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Residence A (RA)
The Planning Board may approve other uses which are permitted in the RA and/or RB Zoning Districts (in accordance with Article III ) if similarity with surrounding residential uses is demonstrated by the applicant. (All new uses will require a use change and/or site plan review and approval by the Hampton Planning Board). (2) Mobile Food Service Vendors on P…
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Hampton, NH has 16,048 residents in 9,978 households. Density runs 1,256 people per square mile. Median household income here is $94,433 and median gross rent $1,679 a month.
16,048
Population
9,978
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
53
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
12.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,256
Density / Sq Mi
$94,433
Median Household Income
$53,533
Median Earnings
$1,679
Median Rent
$491,600
Median Home Value
Tools
Lease vs Buy Breakeven
At $14.92/SF/Yr lease vs $429/SF buy → buying wins if held > 27.7 years.
At a 3.5% gross asking yield the payback reads short relative to leasing. Assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% a year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost, 2% closing plus 5% selling costs, and a 3% annual rent escalator.
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Falls | — | — |
| North Hampton | — | $16.17 |
| Seabrook | — | $19.53 |
| Rye Beach | — | — |
Commercial property in Hampton, NH asks $429/SF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Hampton?
Commercial property in Hampton, NH asks an average of $429 per square foot. The 4 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $165/SF, so asking sits 161% above the achieved median. Multifamily carries the highest asking price at $365/SF.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Hampton?
Asking lease rates in Hampton, NH average $14.92 per square foot per year.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy commercial space in Hampton?
Buying beats leasing in Hampton, NH if the property is held longer than 27.7 years, comparing $14.92/SF/Yr asking rent with $429/SF asking price. The model assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% of value per year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost on the cash and a 3% annual rent escalator.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Hampton?
Hampton, NH zones 8,925 acres across 13 districts, of which 4.8% is commercial and 11.7% industrial. The largest single district is Residence A at 32.2% of zoned land. The Planning Board may approve other uses which are permitted in the RA and/or RB Zoning Districts (in accordance with Article III ) if similarity with surrounding residential uses is demonstrated by the applicant. (All new uses will require a use change and/or site plan review and approval by the Hampton Planning Board). (2) Mobile Food Service Vendors on P… Residential zoning covers 81.6% and open space 1.4%.
Where does Realmo's Hampton market data come from?
Realmo compiles Hampton, NH figures from 7 recent recorded sales, 30 active sale listings, 18 active lease listings, 586 tracked off-market properties, the current Hampton zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 August 2026.
Methodology & data sources
- Asking prices and averages
- Computed from 30 active for-sale and 18 active for-lease listings in Hampton, NH. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a segment carried by a handful of listings reads as indicative rather than an average.
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 8,925 zoned acres across 13 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Northeast region level, retail vacancy is reported at Northeast region level, industrial vacancy is reported at Northeast region level and asking prices run materially above recent closed pricing.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
