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Nashua
  • Town in New Hampshire
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Boston

Nashua

#14 in Best Suburbs to Live in New Hampshire
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Nashua is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 90,659. Nashua is in Hillsborough County. Living in Nashua offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Nashua there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Nashua and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Nashua are above average.
    About Nashua...
    Population
    90,659
    Town near
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $298,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,416
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      50.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      80.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      50.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      966.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      60.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Nashua

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,501
    National
    $69,021
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