Nahant, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,488
Population Density
3,335
Labor Participaton
66.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
52.9%
Median Household Income
$81,384
Median Individual Income
$57,586
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$71,667

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$548,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,312
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,590
Housing Units
1,731
People who reside in Nahant live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
70%
Apt, Condo, Other
30%
Analysis

Income

Households in Nahant earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 35% higher per household.

Housing

Nahant has a median house price of $548,900, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Nahant is 30% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 2%

Demographics

The median age in Nahant is 52. Nahant has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Nahant ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Nahant Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 548,900 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,590 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,312 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 7.7% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 29% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 3,335 885 93
Personal Comparison
Nahant Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 81,384 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 57,586 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 71,667 60,923 46,881
Median Age 51.8 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 66.9% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 52.9% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Nahant, MA
3,335
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Nahant is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics