The Town FilesNashua, New Hampshire
City in Hillsborough County · population 91,322 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $403,900
- Household income
- $96,326
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 40.0
Nashua is a city of 91,322 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $403,900, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more walkable than 99% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 99% of New Hampshire towns, better transit than 95% of New Hampshire towns.
How Nashua ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Nashua is worth $403,900, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $96,326, which is more affordable than 29% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,737 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashua | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,737 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $96,326 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Nashua
| People | Nashua | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.2% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 92.5% |
Weather in Nashua
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 13.8°F. About 46.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.9 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashua since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1972 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 1984.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 201,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Nashua itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Nashua
24 public schools with 10,743 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | 9-12 | 1,635 | 11.5 |
| Nashua High School North | 9-12 | 1,579 | 11.1 |
| Elm Street Middle School | 6-8 | 895 | 12.1 |
| Pennichuck Middle School | 6-8 | 557 | 10.1 |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | 6-8 | 546 | 10.7 |
| Bicentennial Elementary School | PK-5 | 506 | 11.8 |
| Fairgrounds Elementary School | K-5 | 499 | — |
| Ledge Street School | K-5 | 412 | 8.8 |
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) (charter) | 5-8 | 404 | 20.2 |
| Dr. Norman W. Crisp School | K-5 | 377 | 10.8 |
| Charlotte Ave Elementary School | K-5 | 375 | 11.7 |
| Sunset Heights School | K-5 | 374 | 10.1 |
Towns near Nashua
- Hudson, NH3.1 mi · 7,534 people · home $366,400
- Hudson, NH4.2 mi · 25,394 people · home $438,900
- Hollis, NH4.8 mi · 8,342 people · home $675,900
- Dunstable, MA5.1 mi · 3,358 people · home $674,000
- Tyngsborough, MA6.4 mi · 12,380 people · home $552,500
- Litchfield, NH6.8 mi · 8,478 people · home $485,000
- Merrimack, NH7.3 mi · 26,632 people · home $458,600
- Pepperell, MA7.9 mi · 11,604 people · home $482,100
Nashua questions
Is Nashua, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashua scores better for retirees than 14% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 2%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Nashua?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashua is valued at $403,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,326, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,737 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashua?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 52.9 inches of snow.
Does Nashua get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashua since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1972. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)