At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$30,817 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $138,525
Median Rent
$675/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How Nashua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nashua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nashua a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nashua residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,817. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nashua is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,525. Median rent is $675/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
22.2% of adults in Nashua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nashua has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$30,817
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$675
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$138,525
Housing Units176
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation2,068 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Nashua was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.