Housing
Home prices and rent in Nashua
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with New Hampshire and the U.S.
Census geography: Nashua city, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Nashua vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
| Nashua | New Hampshire | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,900 | $402,500 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,737 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $96,326 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 56% | 73% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,000 | $267,900 | $403,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,110 | $1,281 | $1,737 |
| Median household income | $66,818 | $74,995 | $96,326 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area · Hillsborough County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $147,600. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 | $132,450 | $141,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $51,700 | $59,050 | $66,450 | $73,800 | $79,750 | $85,650 | $91,550 | $97,450 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $31,050 | $35,450 | $39,900 | $44,300 | $47,850 | $51,400 | $54,950 | $58,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Nashua?
$403,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Nashua?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,737 a month, versus $1,491 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Nashua?
The median home value went from $234,000 in 2014 to $403,900 in 2024 (+73%).
What is fair market rent in Nashua?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,559 for a studio, $1,804 for one bedroom and $2,239 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Nashua city, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Values are estimates with margins of error.