Nashua, NH

Nashua NH scores 82/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 51% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 49 (100 = avg); violent crime index 38; property crime index 59. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Nashua. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Nashua is about $1,737/month (on the high side). At $1,737/month for a typical unit, you need about $62,532+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $403,900.

Median household income is $96,326, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($96,326) clears the $62,532 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 54°F (highs near 62°F, lows near 45°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Nashua: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 82/100) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 82/100) (4) Households earning $62,532+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,737/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,737/month (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Nashua does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $62,532 household income for $1,737/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Nashua holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 82/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,737/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.