At a Glance
Median Income
$81,286
$49,852 per capita
Home Value
$417,300
Zillow: $575,271
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Ayer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ayer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ayer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ayer residents earn a median household income of $81,286 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,852. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ayer is $417,300 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,271. Median rent is $1,228/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Ayer reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 367/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Ayer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ayer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population3,012
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,265/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,286
Per Capita$49,852
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$417,300
Rent$1,228
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$575,271
Housing Units1,545
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property367/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation323 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Ayer was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.