Life in Nashua research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Nashua over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nashua:
The population in Nashua is 91,131.
The median home value in Nashua is $494,998.
The median income in Nashua is $92,457.
The cost of living in Nashua is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Nashua is $1,652.
The unemployment rate in Nashua is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Nashua is 7.1%.
The average high in Nashua is 59.1° and the average low is 37.1°.
Crime in Nashua summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Nashua. Key points include:
There were 1,293 total crimes in Nashua in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Nashua is 1,421.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Nashua is 160.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Nashua is 1,261.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Nashua is -32.91% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nashua / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,293 | 1,421.8 | 1,028.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 146 | 160.5 | 110.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 14.3 | 12.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 84 | 92.4 | 62.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,147 | 1,261.3 | 918.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 33.0 | 48.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,038 | 1,141.4 | 805.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 79 | 86.9 | 64.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Nashua summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Nashua. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Nashua is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Nashua is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Nashua is $494,998.
The median income in Nashua is $92,457.
| Living Expense | Nashua | New Hampshire | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 145 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 130 | 132 | 100 | |
The average high in Nashua is 59.1° and the average low is 37.1°.
There are 82.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.4 inches of precipitation each year with 56.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Nashua |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 56.6 |
The current population in Nashua is 91,131. The population has increased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91,131 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 90,943 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 90,659 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 89,052 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 88,815 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 88,606 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 87,642 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 87,279 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 87,110 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 86,799 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 86,766 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 86,823 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 86,863 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 87,042 | - |
71.4% White with 65,072 White residents.
2.4% African American with 2,207 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
7.6% Asian with 6,925 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 254 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 3,813 Two Or More residents.
14.0% Hispanic with 12,785 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Nashua | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 87.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 4.5% | 19.0% |
Nashua is 48.1% female with 43,809 female residents.
Nashua is 51.9% male with 47,321 male residents.
| Gender | Nashua | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Nashua completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Nashua completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Nashua completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Nashua completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Nashua completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Nashua completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Nashua completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Nashua completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Nashua completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Nashua | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.2% of households in Nashua earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Nashua earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Nashua earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Nashua earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Nashua earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Nashua earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Nashua earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Nashua earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Nashua earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.7% of households in Nashua earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Nashua | NH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 12.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.7% | 15.7% | 12.6% |