At a Glance
Median Income
$82,829
$49,313 per capita
Home Value
$267,900
Zillow: $523,207
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.3% smoking rate
How East Merrimack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Merrimack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Merrimack a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Merrimack residents earn a median household income of $82,829 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,313. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Merrimack is $267,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,207. Median rent is $1,780/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
38.2% of adults in East Merrimack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Merrimack has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,872
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,829
Per Capita$49,313
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent$1,780
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$523,207
Housing Units2,520
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation117 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in East Merrimack was built in 1984.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.