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A welcoming atmosphere in New Hampshire's second-largest city
Once southern New Hampshire’s “Gate City,” where travelers would pass through to head north to the mountains, Nashua has become a popular place to settle down and stay. Though the remnants of historic industrial textile mills line the river, the modern shops and restaurants built within them emphasize the city’s strides toward modernity and progress. “There’s a lot to be excited about in Nashua right now. We are making a lot of livability improvements for current residents and opening opportunities for new ones,” says Kathleen Palmer, communications & events specialist in the Offices of the Mayor and Economic Development, who has lived in the city for most of her life.
Nashua is the second-largest city in New Hampshire and over the last 200 years has transitioned from textile mills to tech. Major employers in the region include DAE Defense Systems, Oracle and major medical centers. “Our two major hospitals are Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and Saint Joseph Hospital. Both are huge employers in town and are always looking for help,” Palmer says. Commuters who work in Boston and students at Northeastern University benefit from extensive bus routes, Lowell's train station and light traffic on Route 3. Small business owners thrive on Main Street, where downtown's post-industrial New England village feel meets a lively weekend crowd.
Downtown Nashua offers vibrant shops, dining & historic sites, perfect for a day of exploring.
You can find colorful art work and sculptures along Main Street in Nashua.
You can find a variety of shops along Main Street in Downtown Nashua.
A golfer tees up at the Nashua Country Club located in the South End of Nashua.
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Community festivals and events on Main Street and at Greeley Park
Nashua hosts its summer concert series at Greeley Park’s bandstand, but Main Street is home to most of the city's big events. “We do a lot of events in Nashua...those would include our end-of-June annual Pride Festival and parade, as well as our end-of-July Summer Stroll. We block off Main Street so people can walk around, eat at food trucks and listen to live music on our big city stage,” Palmer says. “We also have our Winter Holiday Stroll the Saturday after Thanksgiving, where all of us hearty New Englanders go out into the cold to have a candlelight parade and light the Christmas tree at the top of Main Street.” More than 23,000 people came to the Winter Holiday Stroll in 2024, creating lasting community memories.
Main Street's small businesses, national chains on Amherst Street and the Pheasant Lane Mall
Long-time downtown staples include Martha’s Exchange Restaurant & Brewery, Fody's Great American Tavern, The Peddler’s Daughter and Hayward’s Ice Cream. “It has this old-fashioned downtown feel, with different options of restaurants and shopping,” says Julie D’Arcangelo, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty based in nearby Pelham. “It’s beautiful, especially in the winter. It’s kind of wonderful, and it’s big enough that it’s not like you blink and miss it.” Overall, though, Nashua isn’t a nightlife town. However, the city’s 10-year plan - Imagine Nashua - includes goals that involve redeveloping Main Street, upgrading public transportation, enhancing parks and natural areas and celebrating local businesses. “We also recently built the Nashua Center of the Arts, which has brought literally tens of thousands of visitors in the last year. We are also improving infrastructure to create a more walkable city, which has led to an entire renovation of the riverside park area, which will be called the Nashua Riverwalk," Palmer says.
For longer shopping trips, national chains along Amherst Street include Market Basket and Target. Right on the border of Massachusetts is Pheasant Lane Mall and dozens of surrounding stores and restaurants, such as Chili’s, Trader Joe’s and Best Buy. Visitors often cross the border into New Hampshire to take advantage of the state’s lack of sales tax for shopping sprees.
Spend an afternoon shopping at Pheasant Lane Mall in Southeast Nashua.
Pheasant Lane Mall in Southeast Nashua includes large stores like Target.
In Downtown Nashua, you can find a variety of boutiques, speciality shops, & dining options.
One of the top grocery stores in Northwest Nashua is Whole Foods.
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New England homes from the 20th Century with high property taxes and historic charm
Nashua’s housing options vary throughout the city. Downtown’s multi-family homes, which were built out of older Victorians and colonial-inspired buildings, accommodate the area’s growing population. Southwest Nashua and West Hollis have a more suburban atmosphere, giving way to larger lawns and split-levels, or modest Cape Cods. Northwest Nashua has a variety of townhouses and condos near the bustling shopping districts on Amherst Street, and North End Nashua is home to historic 1800s mansions, once owned by mill owners and ship captains.
Though New Hampshire has no sales tax and no state income tax, the state makes up for it with property taxes, which are much higher than in most states. The home values in the city are lowest downtown, in the South End, North End and surrounding Mines Falls Park, costing between $475,000 and $550,000 on average. More suburban areas like West Hollis, Northeast Nashua and the south end of the city have an average price of around $650,000 to $700,000.
Downtown Nashua features multi-family houses that blend historic charm with modern living.
A new traditional style home in Southwest Nashua is on a large plot of land with shady trees
Queen Anne homes in North End Nashua feature ornate trim, turrets & elegant Victorian charm.
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Dozens of parks, trails and the upcoming Nashua Riverwalk
Nashua has dozens of opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, from golf courses, bowling alleys and playgrounds to spots to hike and walk along the river. “The Nashua River is the reason Nashua exists in the first place. The city began 200 years ago by building factories along the river, making it a really important part of our city. We want people to be able to enjoy it more easily,” Palmer says. The Nashua River Rail Trail runs along the waterway and dips about 11 miles south into Massachusetts. Mine Falls Park, which hugs both sides of the east-west Nashua River, spans 325 acres. “Mine Falls Park is very popular. People walk and bike there. The high schoolers run there. It’s got miles of trails that run through a beautiful forest,” Palmer says. “I’m really lucky that I live in a neighborhood with a street that leads into Mine Falls Park.”
Families flock to playgrounds and ballfields at locations like Greeley Park, Matt Dube Field and KirkPatrick Park. “We’ve updated and refreshed many of the playground parks here. Our Public Works department has done a lot of infrastructure improvements. We’ve put in soft mulch, pickleball courts and new equipment,” Palmer says. Sports fans can catch a ballgame at Holman Stadium, where the Nashua Silver Knights play. Nashua is also roughly 90 minutes from the White Mountain National Forest, a mountain range brimming with ski resorts like Waterville Valley Resort and Loon Mountain Resort.
You can enjoy walking on miles of trails at Mine Falls Park in Nashua.
You can find art along the Nashua River Rail Trail that starts in Nashua and ends in Ayer.
The Nashua Skate Park in Mine Falls Park is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Greeley Park in North End Nashua offers gazebos for shade and a playground for children.
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Nashua's public and private school programs and Rivier University
Nashua’s public school system includes more than a dozen elementary schools, two major high schools and the newly built Brian S. McCarthy Middle School, which replaced the historic Elm Street Middle School. McCarthy Middle was named after a former alderman who was instrumental in encouraging science and math programs for Nashua’s youth. His focus on NASA and space-related science helped children all over the city pursue STEM careers. The Nashua School District has roughly 10,000 students enrolled and is rated an overall B on Niche. Nashua is also home to private Catholic schools like Bishop Guertin High School, which is graded an A-minus, and Rivier University, which is rated a B-minus.
Bishop Guertin High School in South End Nashua serves grades 9-12.
Located in Nashua, Elm Street Middle School serves surrounding communities.
Rivier University is a Catholic university in Nashua offering a variety of degree programs.
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Commutes south to Boston and north to Manchester, with public transit all over the city
The city of Nashua has a popular public transit system, with affordable bus rides for students – just $1 – and free for those who are 65 and older. Nashua Transit System buses stop at several major destinations, such as Greeley Park, Pheasant Lane Mall and all along Main Street. “You get all different sort of age groups, and it’s a great commuter location. For people who want to commute to Boston, you can do so. It also works for people who are commuting to Manchester or Concord,” D’Arcangelo says. Many people take the train from Lowel to Boston or drive. Major highways include the Daniel Webster Highway and Route 3, which is commonly known as the Everett Turnpike.
Crime, safety and environmental impacts
Figures from the state of New Hampshire show that violent crime in Nashua dropped 19% in 2023, while property crime fell by 24%. According to statistics from the FBI, Nashua's property crime rate is well below the national figure. Because of the major highways that run through it, such as Route 3 and Daniel Webster Highway, traffic noise can be loud. Waterways like the Nashua and Merrimack Rivers may flood during times of heavy rainfall to a depth of over two feet. The city has an average snowfall of between 50 and 55 inches annually. However, locals love to ski and snowboard, so proximity to some of the most popular ski resorts in the northeast makes it a popular spot for outdoorsy folks to live.
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On average, homes in Nashua, NH sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Nashua, NH over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Mine Falls Park, 30 minutes from Manchester, is next to a 325-acre park of the same name. “Residents say they don’t feel like they’re in a city of 90,000,” says Lauren Byers, the Communication and Recreation Administrator for Nashua Division of Public Works. “The park is like a little gift.” Mine Falls Park is situated along the Nashua River and Nashua Power Canal; the residential zone is concentrated on the east side and includes a mix of older and newer homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings, all surrounded by verdant greenery. Mine Falls Park, with its proximity to the park and adjacent downtown, offers its residents the suburban feel of a residential neighborhood with city amenities. “The best thing about Southern New Hampshire is the proximity to everything,” says Byers. “Everything you need is right there.”<br><br>Mine Falls Park is accessible to the public and provides residents with an extensive network of trails that are part of the New Hampshire Heritage Trail system. Residents can find turtles sunbathing by The Cove, a pond within the vast park. Softball and soccer fields are located in the park's center and are used by local leagues. On the western end of Mine Falls Park is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, which is dedicated to Nashua veterans and includes a playground, sculpture garden and athletic facilities. A few of these facilities have a roller hockey rink, basketball courts and baseball fields.<br><br>Most houses in the Mine Falls Park neighborhood were built before 1939, and although there were builds between 1970 and 1999, homes still have a historical New England feel. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 brought single-story ranch and Cape Cod-style homes to Mine Falls Park. Other housing styles seen in the neighborhood are the saltbox, split-level, Colonial Revival and contemporary colonial styles. Homes in the area range in price from $300,000 to $620,000. <br><br>Nearby Greeley Park hosts several events throughout the year, including plays and live music performances. Other events in the park include the annual Fall Fright Night Festival, and the Fairy Tale Festival, which are free afternoon events featuring acts from local performance groups and a costume parade. Holman Stadium hosts baseball games, a beer and food truck festival and a yearly 4th of July fireworks display. There are also two large concert halls and two theaters. The newest theater is the Nashua Center for the Arts, which opened in 2023. Perhaps the most unique venue in Nashua, however, is the Rage Cage NH. This attraction allows groups of up to eight people to rent a room and smash things. Rage Cage NH also offers paint splatter rooms.<br><br>Residents shop at Nashua Mall Plaza for groceries at Hannaford, entertainment at Chunky’s Cinema Pub, craft supplies at JOANN Fabric and Crafts and other dining and shopping locations. Near Nashua City Hall are more shopping and dining locations, such as Lucky Dog Thrift Shop and Rosalinda Mini Market, as well as popular chain restaurants. <br><br>Children attend Ledge Street Elementary School, receiving a C on Niche. Students continue to Elm Street Middle School, receiving a C-plus. Nashua High School South, receiving an A-minus, is listed as one of the best public high schools in New Hampshire. <br><br>The Everett Turnpike, a major thoroughfare, runs along the west side of Mine Falls Park. Nashua residents easily commute to Manchester, just under 20 miles away; even Boston is only about 45 miles away. The noise levels near the Everett Turnpike can become quite loud. While the neighborhood is walkable, most residents have and use cars to go elsewhere in Nashua, as public transportation runs along major thoroughfares but becomes sparse further from downtown. Within the area is Nashua Airport, also known as Boire Field, an active General Aviation Airport that supports limited commercial flights, flight training, charter flights, corporate flights and military flights. <br><br>The Nashua River, the Nashua Canal Reservoir and the Mill Pond border mine Fall Park. This increases the risk of flooding, especially after severe weather. The city of Nashua Waterways Department helps to manage floodplains and reduce flood risks. Residents may utilize the floodplain map on the city of Nashua’s webpage to determine if their home is at risk.
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