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Nahant

Massachusetts · 3,325 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Nahant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,762. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $748,800. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,325
−8%since 2000
from 3,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,090 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+36%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nahant
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,762
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,052 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,976
+134%since 2000
from $41,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+23%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$748,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,777
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+48%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,504)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian1.1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,006)
Black1.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian1.9%(63)
Other4.8%(161)
Diversity Score22.4%(746)
Diversity Score
22
+277%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nahant, Massachusetts?

Nahant, Massachusetts has about 3,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nahant, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Nahant, Massachusetts earns about $112,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nahant, Massachusetts expensive?

In Nahant, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $748,800, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.

How educated are people in Nahant, Massachusetts?

About 61.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nahant, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nahant, Massachusetts?

About 8.9% of people in Nahant, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nahant, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Nahant, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 503 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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