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Nashua, NH


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Nashua, New Hampshire

Nashua, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 35 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 86,605.

The People and Families of Nashua

In Nashua, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nashua had a median family income of $61,102. You could say that Nashua is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Nashua ($27,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Nashua Housing

About 57% of housing units in Nashua are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Nashua, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Nashua strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyNashua Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNashua Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Nashua Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Nashua Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Nashua, NH

Comparing Nashua to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population85
Age of the Population62
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity410
Female Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Walking and Biking to Work59
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
People Living Alone69
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes23

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