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Nashua
  • Town in New Hampshire

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Nashua is a town in New Hampshire with a population of 90,659. Nashua is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. 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.

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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
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    74.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    54.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    23.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    69.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    928.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    71.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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