Living in Nashua, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nashua · Census data 2020–2024

Nashua has 279 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $80,313 (11% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $800/month.

Nashua is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Nashua at a glance

Population
279
Median age
54.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$80,313State: $72,509
Median home value
$141,700State: $375,800
Median rent
$800/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
84.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
Average commute
18 min

Is Nashua a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Montana median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.

Cons: A poverty rate of 17.2%.

The weather is best in May to July and September.

Cost of living in Nashua

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nashua the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Nashua$141,700
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nashua$800
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Nashua median household income

The median household income in Nashua is $80,313 and the income per person is $35,586. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Nashua$80,313
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Nashua: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
168
Owner-occupied
84.8%
Renter-occupied
15.2%
Vacant
25.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
2.17

Nashua demographics

Population
279
Median age
54.1
Under 18
17.6%
65 and older
32.6%
Households
125
Foreign-born
0.4%
Veterans
13%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black0%
Asian0.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nashua ›

Education in Nashua

22.5% of adults 25 and older in Nashua have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Nashua22.5%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Nashua

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 3.6%
Average commute
18 minState: 19 min
Work from home
1.9%
Drive alone
80.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
13.1%
Homes with broadband
91.2%

Nashua vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Nashua279$80,313$141,700$800
Fort Peck280$90,833$273,900—
Glasgow3,190$90,310$195,700$805
Frazer387$32,500$27,500$344
St. Marie306$38,971$18,800—
Wolf Point2,602$52,868$118,600$734
Hinsdale233$47,500$109,500$573

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Living in Nashua: FAQ

What is the median household income in Nashua, MT?

The median household income in Nashua is $80,313, 11% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Nashua?

The median home value in Nashua is $141,700, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Nashua?

The median gross rent in Nashua is $800 per month, about 20% of household income.

Is Nashua, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Montana median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.2%.

What is the median age in Nashua?

The median age in Nashua is 54.1 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Nashua?

The average commute to work in Nashua is 18 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Nashua?

The unemployment rate in Nashua is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Nashua?

22.5% of adults in Nashua have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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