At a Glance
Median Income
$111,004
$91,157 per capita
Home Value
$686,000
Zillow: $932,495
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Nahant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nahant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nahant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nahant residents earn a median household income of $111,004 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,157. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nahant is $686,000 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $932,495. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Nahant reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 342/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.7% of adults in Nahant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nahant has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,328
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density3,081/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,004
Per Capita$91,157
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B
Home Value$686,000
Rent$1,790
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$932,495
Housing Units1,825
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property342/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault313/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Nahant was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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