What are the schools like in Nashua, NH?

Nashua is served primarily by Nashua School District. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Nashua?

The median household income in Nashua, NH is $88,766 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Nashua, NH?

Nashua has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Nashua, NH affordable or expensive?

Nashua's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nashua is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $344,900 and the median rent is $1,597 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nashua, NH?

Nashua has a violent crime rate of 160.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1261.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nashua, NH a Good Place to Live?

Nashua is a mid-sized city of 90,943 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $88,766 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nashua is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nashua 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: 106.1

Nashua's overall cost of living index is 106.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nashua costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Nashua, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$344,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,597	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,766	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nashua's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.5 /100k

Property Crime

1261.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Nashua is served primarily by Nashua School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nashua, NH	National Avg
School District	Nashua School District	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nashua sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nashua, NH
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	Nashua, NH	National Avg
Population	90,943	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	7.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hudson, NH 3 mi East Pepperell, MA 7 mi Pepperell, MA 7 mi East Merrimack, NH 9 mi Londonderry, NH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Nashua

Nashua, NH is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

03062 03063 03060 03064

Nashua vs Other Cities

Nashua, NH vs Hudson, NH Nashua, NH vs East Pepperell, MA Nashua, NH vs Pepperell, MA Nashua, NH vs East Merrimack, NH Nashua, NH vs Londonderry, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nashua, NH affordable or expensive?

Nashua's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Nashua roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $344,900 and median rent is $1,597/month.

What is the crime rate in Nashua, NH?

Nashua's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1261.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nashua?

Public schools in Nashua are operated by Nashua School District. The district has 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nashua, NH a good place to live?

Nashua, NH has a population of 90,943, a median household income of $88,766, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Nashua?

Nashua averages 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nashua?

Nashua, NH is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 03062, 03063, 03060, 03064.

What is the population of Nashua?

The population of Nashua, New Hampshire is 90,943 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nashua?

Key numbers for living in Nashua: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $344,900, median household income $88,766, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nashua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.