Living in Nashua, NH
Nashua is the 377th-largest city in the US, home to about 92,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (105.7 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 92,435+1.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $403,9004.2 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,737/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $96,326median, per year
- Price level
- 105.7US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 34° / 84°lows 14° / 61°
- Average commute
- 26 min17% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Hillsborough County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 161 ft
Metro area: Manchester-Nashua, NH
Cost of living in Nashua
The median home in Nashua is worth $403,900 and the median household earns $96,326 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.2 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,737 a month, about 22% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area at 105.7, with housing at 134.2 and goods at 97.7 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $79,200 here. New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in New Hampshire is 0%.
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Nashua weather
Average highs run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 14°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 53 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 155 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Nashua
People and work
The median resident is 40.0 years old, and 41% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 56% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 26 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 40.0445th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 56%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,99830.8 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%2% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.2%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 7.8%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1975median year
Who moves to Nashua, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), New York (Queens County) and San Diego (San Diego County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Raleigh (Wake County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Tampa (Hillsborough County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Hillsborough County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: ice storm, winter weather, strong wind, lightning.
Home prices
+4.8% in a year
Up 52% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Manchester-Nashua, NH area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
85% good days
4 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Manchester-Nashua, NH area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Nashua
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Fenway Park 35 miles
- Southern New Hampshire University 19 miles
- Boston University 34 miles
- Boston College 33 miles
- Tufts University 31 miles
- Harvard University 33 miles
- Babson College 34 miles
- Wellesley College 34 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Nashua
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport MHT | 12 mi | 633,257 |
| Logan International Airport BOS | 37 mi | 21,090,721 |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease PSM | 39 mi | 100,298 |
| Worcester Regional Airport ORH | 40 mi | 112,872 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Nashua
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern New Hampshire University | 19 mi | 163,164 | $36,764 | 42% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 11 mi | 11,434 | $17,362 | 69% |
| Middlesex Community College | 20 mi | 5,412 | $3,970 | 26% |
| Merrimack College | 19 mi | 3,916 | $39,219 | 69% |
| Northern Essex Community College | 22 mi | 3,685 | $6,427 | 28% |
| Fitchburg State University | 20 mi | 2,752 | $13,803 | 53% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Nashua
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before April 30, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 2 and the first frost comes around October 12.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Nashua 2 NNW, NH, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Nashua.
Wildfire smoke in Nashua
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Nashua on about 101 days a year, including about 23 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Nashua
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 37,134 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Nashua
Downtown Nashua is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua School District | Pre-K to 12 | 9,813 | 21 | 12.0 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Lowell School District (14,457 students), Manchester School District (11,949 students), Chelmsford School District (5,068 students), Westford School District (4,575 students), Bedford School District (3,971 students), Londonderry School District (3,962 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Nashua's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Nashua's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Arlington Heights, IL72% matchCompare
- Ann Arbor, MI72% matchCompare
- Rochester Hills, MI70% matchCompare
- Ithaca, NY70% matchCompare
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Ski resorts near Nashua
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area 16 miles
- McIntyre Ski Area 17 miles
- Ski Bradford 21 miles
- Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride 26 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Nashua
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Pros
- Data New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.
Cons
- Data Winters are snowy: about 53 inches a year.
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Cities near Nashua
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell, MA | 12 mi | 119,971 | $429,200 | 108.3 | Compare |
| Manchester, NH | 16 mi | 116,818 | $365,600 | 105.7 | Compare |
| Lawrence, MA | 16 mi | 89,320 | $415,200 | 108.3 | Compare |
| Newton, MA | 32 mi | 90,741 | $1,264,900 | 108.3 | Compare |
| Somerville, MA | 32 mi | 84,211 | $911,300 | 108.3 | Compare |
| Cambridge, MA | 33 mi | 122,588 | $1,092,100 | 108.3 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nashua a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are heavy snow. Compare Nashua side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Nashua?
The Census Bureau estimates Nashua had 92,435 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 91,335 in April 2020 (+1.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Nashua?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $79,200 in the Nashua area. The median household here earns $96,326.
When is the best time to visit Nashua?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to September are the most comfortable months. July averages 84°F and January 34°F for daytime highs.
What county is Nashua in?
Nashua is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Nashua in?
Nashua is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Nashua?
About 161 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?
No. New Hampshire does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Nashua. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Nashua 2 NNW, NH station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.