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Nashua vs Pelham
Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.
| Attribute | Nashua | Pelham |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Merrimack Valley | Merrimack Valley |
| County | Hillsborough County | Hillsborough County |
| Population | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Setting | Urban | Rural / country |
| Typical home value | $402,882 | $552,621 |
| Typical monthly rent | $1,737/mo | $1,425/mo |
| Owner-occupied share | 55.8% | 86.7% |
| Average commute | 26 min | 30 min |
| Total tax rate | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Character | The state's second-largest city, directly on the Massachusetts line, with a walkable Main Street, a broad range of housing types, and the widest employment base in southern New Hampshire. | Pelham is a small-town town in Hillsborough County, in New Hampshire's Merrimack Valley region. Residents report an average commute of about 30 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source. |
Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.
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