Nashua, NH — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Hillsborough County · Manchester-Nashua · population 91,851

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Nashua, NH
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70
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Nashua stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 7.0% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $507,692
1-year +3.6%
5-yr CAGR +7.0%
vs 5-yr peak -0.2%
Population +0.1%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-03$508k$224k$326k$427k$529k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
40/100
Car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
84/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,181/mo$1,505$1,908$2,312202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent140136100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 19.4
Lean buy

At a 19.4 price-to-rent ratio, Nashua is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
68 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
74 · w22%
Distance from peak
89 · w18%
Population growth
48 · w16%
Rent YoY
56 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
79 · w10%
Long thesis

Nashua has averaged 7.0% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+3.6% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

Nashua's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Nashua

Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 91,851. It anchors the Manchester-Nashua metro area. The median home value in Nashua is $507,692 as of 2026-04, up 3.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.0% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Nashua average $2,181 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.7%). The composite momentum score is 70 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +7.0% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Quiet strength: +3.6% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently -0.2% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Nashua (Wikipedia)

Nashua is a city in southern New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 91,322, the second-largest in northern New England after nearby Manchester. It is one of two county seats of New Hampshire's most populous county, Hillsborough; the other being Manchester.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorJim Donchess
Area31.73 sq mi
Elevation151 ft
Settled1655
NicknameNew Hampshire's Gate City
Density2961.73/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Hillsborough County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Hillsborough County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
31° / 13°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
80° / 58°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
197
~54% of year
Annual precip
43″ rain
62″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Manchester-Nashua area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
72%
Humid climate
Median household income
$90,800
New Hampshire state median
Top industries (state-level)
ManufacturingHealthcareTourism

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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