Dunstable

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Dunstable, MA Area Guide

A tranquil town between Nashua and Lowell

Rural Scenic Close-Knit Peaceful Charming Quaint

Situated just south of the New Hampshire border, Dunstable is a picturesque town brimming with rural charm and a strong sense of community. Dunstable is largely residential, boasting an array of houses and nearby apartments available for rent in a park-like locale.

Dunstable exudes an overall peaceful atmosphere, which is defined by its rolling fields, lush forests, and vast conservation areas. In addition to its pervasive natural beauty, Dunstable offers residents access to a slew of local businesses strewn along State Highway 113. The town is also convenient to Pheasant Lane Mall in neighboring Nashua, New Hampshire. Nearby U.S. Route 3 connects Dunstable to Nashua, Lowell, and beyond.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$173,026

Average: $192,493

Education

1,446

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,943

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Dunstable has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Swallow/Union School

Public

Grades K-5

205 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nashua River Rail Trail
  • The Butterfly Place
  • MIT Haystack Observatory
  • Mine Falls Park
  • Beaver Brook Association

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.