Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Ayer is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,012. Residents earn $81,286 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ayer receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ayer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ayer is $81,286, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Ayer is $417,300, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,228 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ayer is below the national average at 353 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,663 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ayer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,286 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,852 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,234 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 58,457 |
| County GDP | $240,665M |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Healthcare | 5,066 |
| Retail | 4,730 |
| Manufacturing | 1,511 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $417,300 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $550,735 |
| Median List Price | $344,949 |
| Median List Price | $344,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $397 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,228 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Total Violent | 352.7/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 75.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 277.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,662.9/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 692.9/100K |
| Theft | 907.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 63.0/100K |
| Arson | 12.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 323 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5622°N, 71.5848°W |
| County FIPS | 25017 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.9% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,265/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 71 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Retail Stores | 4,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |