Nashua

Hillsborough Countyβ€’Merrimack Valleyβ€’Population: 91,322

Overview

Nashua consistently ranks among the best places to live in America, offering an ideal blend of economic opportunity, quality schools, and convenient location. Situated along the Massachusetts border in southern New Hampshire, Nashua provides easy access to Boston while maintaining its own distinct identity as a thriving commercial center. The city's diverse economy includes technology, healthcare, and retail sectors, with major employers like BAE Systems and St. Joseph Hospital.

The city's excellent school system, including Nashua High School North and South, attracts families seeking quality education. Downtown Nashua has experienced significant revitalization, with new restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues complementing historic architecture. The city offers abundant recreational opportunities, from the Nashua River Rail Trail to Mine Falls Park's 325 acres of trails and waterways.

Nashua's housing market offers variety, from historic homes in the Tree Streets neighborhood to modern developments in North Nashua. The city's location provides the best of both worlds: New Hampshire's tax advantages and lifestyle, with Boston's job market and cultural attractions just 45 minutes away. This combination makes Nashua particularly attractive to commuters and businesses seeking lower operating costs.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Top-rated schools
  • β€’Boston commute
  • β€’Strong economy
  • β€’Low crime

βœ— Cons

  • β€’High housing costs
  • β€’Traffic to Boston
  • β€’Suburban sprawl

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Nashua.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$16.83
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$14.98
Equalization ratio: 89%
Municipal
$7.19
Local School
$7.48
State Education
$1.15
County
$1.01

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$16.83$14.98$7.19$7.48$1.15$1.01

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$4,208$351
$350,000$5,890$491
$500,000$8,415$701
$750,000$12,622$1,052
$1,000,000$16,830$1,403

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $16.83 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
81.9Β°F
Winter Avg High
38.7Β°F
Annual Snowfall
44.2 in
Annual Rainfall
49.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
263
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
43 mi
~63 min drive
Manchester
19 mi
~28 min drive
Portsmouth
56 mi
~76 min drive
Concord
34 mi
~46 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score
6/10
Crime Rate
14.71/1,000
Crime Trend
stable
Data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer - https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ β€’ Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
32/100
Trail Miles
39.2
0
Boat Launches
5
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:0 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$88,766
Per Capita Income
$48,083
Median Family Income
$109,271

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$344,900
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.54%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
5.08%
In Labor Force
54,246
Work From Home
1.67%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.75%
Total with Degree
17,117

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
1.67%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

Median Age
40.1 years
Avg Household Size
2.39 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) β€’ Census Data Year: 2022 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Nashua

45 registered condo associations β€” offering active low-maintenance living options.

All 45 condo associationsβ–Ό

Source: CAI-NE 2024-2025 Annual Resource Directory (data as of April 2024)

Compare Nashua with Other Towns

See how Nashua stacks up against other NH communities.