Manchester-Nashua, NH Metro Area

Manchester-Nashua, NH · Metro Area

426,378Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 1 county, part of the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $103,545
Median home value: $421,100
Land area: 874 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Hillsborough County, NH	Central	426,378	$103,545	$421,100

Largest cities and towns

44 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Manchester, NH	City	115,643	$81,007
Nashua, NH	City	91,294	$96,326
Merrimack, NH	Town	28,164	$127,219
Hudson, NH	Town	25,557	$124,213
Bedford, NH	Town	23,746	$167,418
Goffstown, NH	Town	18,513	$113,958
Milford, NH	Town	16,337	$97,768
Pelham, NH	Town	14,449	$135,956
Amherst, NH	Town	11,861	$153,196
Weare, NH	Town	9,170	$118,271
Milford (CDP), NH	CDP	8,956	$78,684
Hollis, NH	Town	8,603	$168,883
Litchfield, NH	Town	8,499	$162,036
Hudson (CDP), NH	CDP	7,469	$95,842
Peterborough, NH	Town	6,408	$98,401
New Boston, NH	Town	6,165	$154,250
Hillsborough, NH	Town	5,980	$84,495
Brookline, NH	Town	5,736	$171,046
New Ipswich, NH	Town	5,310	$110,507
East Merrimack, NH	CDP	5,081	$87,311
Pinardville, NH	CDP	4,418	$79,340
Wilton, NH	Town	3,960	$114,349
Goffstown (CDP), NH	CDP	3,490	$132,997
Antrim, NH	Town	2,692	$86,648
Mont Vernon, NH	Town	2,636	$158,036

Also in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH combined area

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · metro · 4,953,354 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA · metro · 1,684,071 Worcester, MA · metro · 867,788 Barnstable Town, MA · metro · 231,668 Concord, NH · micro · 155,967 Laconia, NH · micro · 64,659

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment

3.1%

College Educated

41.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$103,545

Mean Household Income

$132,601

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Population Split

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Irish19.9%

English14.5%

French10.3%

Italian10.0%

German8.1%

Polish3.7%

Scottish3.0%

Mexican1.2%

African1.2%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

10.3%Foreign Born

89.7%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized56.9%

Non-Citizen43.1%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later40.0%

Before 201060.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

177,734

Median Rent

$1,623/mo

Median Home Value

$421,100

Median Year Built

1978

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

91,616

College Enrollment

19.5%

High School

23.1%

College Educated

41.5%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

27.3 min

Drive Alone Rate

70.7%

Public Transit

0.6%

Work From Home

18.1%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34 Years

22.4%

35-64 Years

40.7%

65+ Years

17.3%

Population Composition

Under 1819.6%

18-3422.4%

35-6440.7%

65+17.3%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

49.4%

Single Parent

4.6%

Living Alone

27.6%

Avg Size

2.48

Household Types

Married Couples49.4%

Single Parent4.6%

Living Alone27.6%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$54,111

SNAP Usage

6.6%

Health Insurance

94.5%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k9.1%

$25k - $50k12.4%

$50k - $100k26.9%

$100k+51.6%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

14.8%

Retail Trade

12.3%

Education & Health Care

22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

11.8%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

94.5%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

93.4%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

96.4%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

105.7

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

121.9

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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