Ayer, MA
Living in Ayer
Bikeability33
Walkability12
Commute22
Public Transit48
Affordability47
Public Safety68
Airports47
Hospitals31
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.9kPopulation+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
$75kMedian 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
$317kMedian Home Value-$300 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$870Median 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
Oxbow Schoolhouse
2 miles, SW
Groton Community School
3 miles, NE
Lawrence Academy
3 miles, N
Seven Hills at Groton
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ayer, MA
Fitchburg State University
11 miles, W
Rivier University
14 miles, NE
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
15 miles, NE
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ayer, MA
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
3 miles, SW
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
9 miles, W
Emerson Hospital -
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ayer, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
25 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
27 miles, N
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
53 miles, NE