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Manchester-Nashua, NH
Manchester–Nashua is southern New Hampshire’s principal urban region, positioned between Boston and the state’s interior. Anchored by Manchester and Nashua along the Merrimack and Nashua rivers, it is renowned as a “Gate City” corridor, blending industrial heritage, high technology, defense, healthcare, shopping, and access to New England’s major cultural and recreational destinations.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor opportunities center on the region’s rivers, parks, and four-season landscape. Nashua’s Mine Falls Park offers walking, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and water views, while Greeley Park provides gardens, open lawns, trails, and community events. The Nashua River Rail Trail supports cycling, walking, and wildlife observation, and the Merrimack River corridor adds boating and scenic recreation. Nearby hills and forests provide hiking, leaf-peeping, snowshoeing, and skiing opportunities. South Nashua’s commercial district, including Pheasant Lane Mall, adds shopping and entertainment, while the area’s proximity to Boston, the New Hampshire seacoast, and the Lakes Region expands day-trip possibilities.
Culinary Scene
The Manchester–Nashua dining scene combines classic New England fare with international influences shaped by the region’s diverse communities and Boston-area connections. Downtown Nashua, especially Main Street and the emerging Nashua Riverwalk, offers independent restaurants, cafés, bars, and entertainment-oriented dining in historic surroundings. Manchester contributes a broader urban mix of breweries, gastropubs, coffee shops, and restaurants serving American, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin cuisines. South Nashua’s shopping corridors provide extensive casual and chain dining, attracting visitors from Massachusetts as well as local residents. Regional specialties include seafood, diner-style comfort food, maple products, craft beer, and the Nashua-associated creation of Russian dressing. The area’s tax-free retail environment also supports food-focused shopping districts around major commercial centers.
Demographics
- The Manchester–Nashua geography has 426,378 residents and a median age of 41, somewhat older than the U.S. median age of 38.9.
- Median household income is $103,545, substantially above the U.S. median of $80,734, reflecting the region’s professional, technology, defense, healthcare, and education employment base.
- Nashua recorded 91,322 residents in 2020; 19.2% were under 18, 16.7% were 65 or older, and 99.7% lived in urban areas.
Population
426,378
Growth 0.39%
Households
168,740
Growth 0.6%
Median Age
41
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$103,545
US Median Household Income $80,734
Sports
Baseball
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Baseball
Nashua Silver Knights
Ice hockey
Manchester Monarchs
Collegiate athletics
Rivier University Raiders
Education
Rivier University
Nashua Community College
Manchester Community College
Southern New Hampshire University
Entertainment
SNHU Arena, Manchester
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Currier Museum of Art, Manchester
Nashua Riverwalk and Downtown Nashua arts-and-entertainment district
Quality of Life
The region offers a strong balance of employment, education, healthcare, recreation, and access to Boston. Above-national household income, nearby hospitals, tax-free shopping, established neighborhoods, and abundant parks support a comfortable lifestyle. Winters are cold and snowy, summers can be humid, and housing and commuting costs reflect proximity to Greater Boston.
2022 Population by age
5%
0-4 Years
17%
5-19 Years
6%
20-24 Years
27%
25-44 Years
28%
45-64 Years
17%
65+ Years
Employers
3%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Manufacturing
15.48%
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.32%
Retail Trade
12.82%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
10.43%
Educational Services
9.48%
Construction
7.67%
Finance and Insurance
5.57%
Accommodation and Food Services
5.32%
Transportation and Warehousing
3.73%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
3.72%
Public Administration
3.04%
Information
2.27%
Wholesale Trade
2.23%
Other
3.92%