How many renters in Nashua, NH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.9% (±4.3 points) of renting households in Nashua, NH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.9% (±4.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±3.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.7% (±1.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Nashua
| Share of income spent on rent | Nashua | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±2.4 points) | 11.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±2.1 points) | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.1% (±2.7 points) | 14.3% | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±2.7 points) | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±3.4 points) | 37.7% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Nashua against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| Nashua | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.9% (±4.3 points) | 48.2% (±2.3 points) | 48.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±3.4 points) | 37.7% (±1.8 points) | 38.4% (±1.1 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.7% (±1.1 points) | 29.4% (±0.7 points) | 29.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,437 (±$5,915) | $63,918 (±$2,084) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,737 (±$41) | $1,623 (±$21) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Nashua, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (48.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hillsborough County, Nashua ranks 19 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 112 of 230.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Nashua
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua | — | 45.9% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Hudson (community) | 3.1 mi | 34.8% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 4.2 mi | 34.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Hollis | 4.8 mi | 31.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstable | 5.1 mi | 60.0% (±54.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tyngsborough | 6.4 mi | 72.2% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield | 6.8 mi | 81.5% (±22.2 points) | Higher |
| East Pepperell | 7.0 mi | 22.0% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pepperell (community) | 7.2 mi | 56.6% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hudson, NH (34.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Litchfield, NH (81.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Greenfield | 51.8% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Mont Vernon | 51.4% (±70.5 points) |
| 15 | Manchester | 50.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 16 | Milford | 49.6% (±12.3 points) |
| 17 | Lyndeborough | 48.9% (±62.3 points) |
| 18 | Wilton | 47.1% (±29.7 points) |
| 19 | Nashua | 45.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 20 | Bennington | 37.2% (±28.5 points) |
| 21 | Merrimack | 34.9% (±12.0 points) |
| 22 | Hudson | 34.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 23 | Hancock | 32.4% (±50.4 points) |
| 24 | Amherst | 31.4% (±24.1 points) |
| 25 | Hollis | 31.3% (±23.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Nashua
Are renters in Nashua rent-burdened?
45.9% of renting households in Nashua pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Nashua spend on rent?
The median renting household in Nashua, NH spends 28.7% (±1.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashua city, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashua city, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashua city, New Hampshire
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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