ZeBrownRanger OP t1_iykkaax wrote on December 2, 2022 at 2:03 AM

Reply to comment by -cochise in Airport and relocation questions by ZeBrownRanger

Any areas to avoid? I know all cities have them, but it can be tough to figure out.

-cochise t1_iykkx1z wrote on December 2, 2022 at 2:08 AM

I guess “the tree streets” but you’d be able to tell the area is kind of shitty the first time you drove through it. It’s a couple of blocks that are more dirty than dangerous, but they also happen to be right downtown bordering a beautiful Main St.

Looking at a map, it’s the area between St. Joseph Hospital and SNH Medical Center, and honestly like just that road and the streets immediately off it.

lellololes t1_iylykqb wrote on December 2, 2022 at 11:20 AM

I would add French Hill to the list.

French Hill is the area around Margaritas heading towards Hudson.

It's nothing horrifying at all, but the bad areas of Nashua are like "Make sure nothing valuable is in your car" sorts of areas, not "don't walk around in the evening" sorts of places.

Northeast Nashua (north of French Hill) is pretty nice, though.

With a 450k budget you're not going to get stuck in a bad area. Whoever said "starter homes are 450k" is exaggerating the housing market here by a fair bit. Things are expensive though.

If you want convenience, go near the highway. If you want a quieter area, Nashua is still pretty damn convenient but you won't be out in the sticks.

ZeBrownRanger OP t1_iyoffi3 wrote on December 2, 2022 at 10:23 PM

Thanks. That's helpful! I've been watching the housing pricing for months. So I didn't think I was far off. I'm seeing plenty in my take that fit our needs.