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Ayer, MA


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Ayer, Massachusetts

Ayer, Massachusetts is 14 miles W of Lowell, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Middlesex county. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Ayer is 7,287.

The People and Families of Ayer

In Ayer, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Ayer are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ayer had a median family income of $61,968.

Political Inclinations

Among Ayer political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,927. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Ayer Housing

Of the housing in Ayer, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in Ayer are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In Ayer, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Ayer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ayer Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ayer Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ayer Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Ayer Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ayer Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ayer, MA

Comparing Ayer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults74
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime53

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