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Nashua, NH

Founded 1746Hillsborough CountyElev. 46 m
Population
91,131
Median home
$373,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Nashua

Nashua is a city in New Hampshire with about 91,131 residents. Nashua was founded in 1746 and sits in Hillsborough County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $92,457. Homes carry a median value of $373,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.4%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
91,131
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$92,457
Per-capita income
$50,026
Poverty rate
7.1%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
25.3 min
Work from home
15%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.4%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black2.4%
Asian7.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.4%
Sales & office19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving13.1%
Service13%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$373,100
Median gross rent
$1,652/mo
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Median year built
1974
Households
36,907
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Nashua has 23 public schools — 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading54%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)HighGrades 9–12charter
Nashua High School NorthHighGrades 9–12
Nashua High School SouthHighGrades 9–12
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)MiddleGrades 6–8charter
Elm Street Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Fairgrounds Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pennichuck Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Amherst Street SchoolElementary
Bicentennial Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Birch Hill Elementary SchoolElementary
Broad Street Elementary SchoolElementary
Charlotte Ave Elementary SchoolElementary
Dr. Norman W. Crisp SchoolElementary
Fairgrounds Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% below national
Nashua126
New Hampshire118
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime47% below national
Nashua1,037
New Hampshire923
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Nashua Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Nashua.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Hillsborough County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Nashua is in Hillsborough County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Nashua was founded in 1746 and sits in Hillsborough County. Elevation ~46 m.

Map of Nashua
Nashua, NH
Where Nashua is
ManchesterNashuaConcordRochesterDoverKeene
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hillsborough County CourthouseHunt Memorial LibraryStark, Gen. George, HouseAbbot HouseKillicut--Way HouseNashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District
Notable people from Nashua
Mandy MooreTriple HKelly AyotteJudd GreggRandy HarrisonRay LaMontagneWalter LongAlvin LucierKatelin GuregianJay Heaps
People searches in Nashua
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Manchester (16 mi)Concord (34 mi)Portsmouth (42 mi)Dover (43 mi)Keene (44 mi)Rochester (46 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Nashua, NH (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Nashua, New Hampshire.

Danielle M Adams
Nashua · Hillsborough County · 03060
William R Thomas
Nashua · Hillsborough County · 03060
Michael D Taylor
Nashua · Hillsborough County · 03060
James W Jackson
Nashua · Hillsborough County · 03063

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Nashua — frequently asked

What is the population of Nashua, New Hampshire?
Nashua has a population of about 91,131, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Nashua?
The median home value in Nashua is $373,100, and the median gross rent is $1,652/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Nashua safe? What is the crime rate?
Nashua Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 126 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Nashua face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hillsborough County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Nashua?
Nashua has 23 public schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Nashua?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Nashua. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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