At a Glance
Median Income
$92,457
$50,026 per capita
Home Value
$373,100
Zillow: $493,620
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
256 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $92,457 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,026. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nashua is $373,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,620. Median rent is $1,652/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Nashua reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,285/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Nashua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nashua has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population91,131
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,956/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,457
Per Capita$50,026
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A
Home Value$373,100
Rent$1,652
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$493,620
Housing Units39,085
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,285/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days256/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Nashua was founded in 1746.
The median home in Nashua was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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