What are the schools like in Nahant, MA?

Nahant is served primarily by Nahant. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Nahant?

The median household income in Nahant, MA is $105,867 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Nahant, MA?

Nahant has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.2 inches.

Nahant, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nahant, MA affordable or expensive?

Nahant's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nahant is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $647,800 and the median rent is $1,747 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nahant, MA?

Nahant has a violent crime rate of 268.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 268.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nahant, MA a Good Place to Live?

Nahant is a small town of 3,336 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $105,867 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Nahant stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Nahant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nahant city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 109.8

Nahant's overall cost of living index is 109.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nahant costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Nahant, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$647,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,747	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,867	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nahant's violent crime rate is 268.5 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

268.5 /100k

Property Crime

268.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Nahant is served primarily by Nahant. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nahant, MA	National Avg
School District	Nahant	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nahant sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nahant, MA
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	49.2"

Demographics

Metric	Nahant, MA	National Avg
Population	3,336	—
Median Age	58.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	31.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Revere, MA 3 mi Winthrop Town, MA 4 mi Swampscott, MA 4 mi Lynn, MA 4 mi Chelsea, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Nahant

Nahant, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01908

Nahant vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nahant, MA affordable or expensive?

Nahant's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Nahant roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $647,800 and median rent is $1,747/month.

What is the crime rate in Nahant, MA?

Nahant's violent crime rate is 268.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 268.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nahant?

Public schools in Nahant are operated by Nahant. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nahant, MA a good place to live?

Nahant, MA has a population of 3,336, a median household income of $105,867, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Nahant?

Nahant averages 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 49.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nahant?

Nahant, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01908.

What is the population of Nahant?

The population of Nahant, Massachusetts is 3,336 with a median age of 58.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nahant?

Key numbers for living in Nahant: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $647,800, median household income $105,867, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nahant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.