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Ayer, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,012
Population
2,265/sq mi density
$81,286
Median Income
$49,852 per capita
$417,300
Home Value
$550,735 Zillow
$1,228
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,286 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$417,300 home value, $1,228/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$417,300
48% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,228/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,545
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$417,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$550,735
Median Sale Price
$625,000
Median List Price
$344,949
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,228/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
28 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$397
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $417,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $550,735 |
| Median Sale Price | $625,000 |
| Median List Price | $344,949 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $397 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,228 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $397 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,545 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |