Living in Nashua, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nashua · Census data 2020–2024
Nashua has 91,294 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $96,326 (about the same as the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $403,900, the median rent is $1,737/month.
Nashua at a glance
- Population
- 91,294
- Median age
- 40State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $96,326State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $403,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,737/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Nashua a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nashua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nashua the median home value is $403,900, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,737 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,447 a month in housing costs.
Nashua median household income
The median household income in Nashua is $96,326 and the income per person is $52,564. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Nashua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38,760
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.43
Nashua demographics
- Population
- 91,294
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 37,134
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nashua ›
Education in Nashua
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Nashua have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nashua
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Nashua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $403,900 | $1,737 |
| Hudson | 25,557 | $124,213 | $438,900 | $1,735 |
| Hollis | 8,603 | $168,883 | $675,900 | $1,598 |
| Dunstable | 3,408 | $208,512 | $674,000 | $1,325 |
| Tyngsborough | 12,550 | $129,348 | $552,500 | $1,986 |
| Litchfield | 8,499 | $162,036 | $485,000 | $2,138 |
| East Pepperell | 1,949 | $96,198 | $430,400 | $1,620 |
| Merrimack | 28,164 | $127,219 | $458,600 | $1,932 |
| Pepperell | 11,663 | $124,073 | $482,100 | $1,295 |
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What is the median household income in Nashua, NH?
The median household income in Nashua is $96,326, about the same as the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $403,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Nashua?
The median gross rent in Nashua is $1,737 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Nashua, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Hampshire median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Nashua?
The median age in Nashua is 40 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Nashua?
The average commute to work in Nashua is 26 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nashua?
The unemployment rate in Nashua is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nashua?
41.2% 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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