Ayer, MA

Living in Ayer

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 12
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 99
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Schools 72
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Residents

2.9k Population +560 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
38% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household38%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$35k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service9%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$317k Median Home Value -$300 (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$870 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K25%
$300K to $399K40%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas2%
Utility gas42%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ayer

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Ayer

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 17
Feb 28 3 12
Mar 36 5 12
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ayer

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ayer, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ayer, MA

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Oxbow Schoolhouse
2 miles, SW
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Lawrence Academy
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Ayer, MA

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Rivier University
14 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ayer, MA

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Emerson Hospital -
13 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Ayer, MA

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Manchester Airport
27 miles, N
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