Merrimac Town, MA

Living in Merrimac Town

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 12
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 17
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 72
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Schools 48
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Residents

6.9k Population +626 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office24%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$363k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas5%
Utility gas58%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrimac Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40

Property Crime in Merrimac Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 17
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 34 5 12
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrimac Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrimac Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrimac Town, MA

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Sacred Hearts School
6 miles, SW
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Hampstead Academy
7 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Merrimac Town, MA

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Merrimack College
13 miles, SW
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Gordon College
20 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrimac Town, MA

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Whittier Pavilion
5 miles, SW
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Hampstead Hospital
8 miles, W
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Exeter Hospital Inc
11 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Merrimac Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
22 miles, W
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