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Nashua, NH

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Nashua.

Population: 76,903 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nashua, NH is $500,895 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $509,667 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,329/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$500,895

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$500,895
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$501,457
House Price Index (state)
472.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$509,667
Median list price
$528,283
Median price per sqft
$275
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
84

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,329/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Nashua School District, MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation, Academy for Science and Design Charter School
Schools include
Elm Street Middle School, Fairgrounds Middle School, Ledge Street School, Mt. Pleasant School, Pennichuck Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Sylvester (1.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
305
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,446

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
35
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Nashua Airport / Boire Field (ASH) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, SOUTHERN NH MEDICAL CENTER, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+252 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
33.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,717
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,065
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
308

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NashuaState medianUS median
Median home value$500,895$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$509,667$510,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,329/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,717$5,920$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Nashua, NH?
$500,895.
What is the median sale price in Nashua, NH?
$509,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Nashua, NH?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Nashua, NH?
Typical rent: $2,329/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nashua, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Nashua, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Nashua, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nashua, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nashua, NH?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sylvester, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Nashua, NH?
19 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nashua, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Nashua, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nashua, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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