Median Income
$63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$117,300
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$740
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
39% lower than US avg
How Nashua Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,634
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$33,848
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,581M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$185,809
Health
Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.9%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Libraries7
Is Nashua a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nashua receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Nashua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nashua is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Nashua is $117,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Nashua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Nashua has a population of 1,634 with a density of 560 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic.
Population
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Nashua is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,848 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,332 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 749 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,930 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.20% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
The median home value in Nashua is $117,300, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $185,809.
Home Values
| Census Median | $117,300 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,809 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,930 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.20% |
In Nashua, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Nashua vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,009/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
Crime Rates: Nashua vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Nashua has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9504°N, 92.5425°W |
| County FIPS | 19017 |