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Merrimack, New Hampshire

Introduction to Merrimack, New Hampshire

Merrimack, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 7 miles N of Nashua, New Hampshire and 41 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 25,119.

Merrimack History

The community was originally settled in by Europeans in the late 17th century. At that time, the area was in dispute between the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Province of New Empire. In 1746, the community was officially incorporated. It was named after the Merrimack River.

Merrimack and nearby Attractions

  • Millyard Museum
  • Nashua Historical Society Museum
  • Marshall State Forest
  • Currier Museum of Art
  • Clough State Park
  • Greenfield State Forest

Things To Do In Merrimack

The area has several parks, including the Veterans Memorial Park, Wasseman Park and Kids Kove, which all offer a number of recreational facilities. Local churches include the First Congregational Church, the South Merrimack Congregational Church, the Faith Episcopal Church and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Pennichuck Square Shopping Center, The Commons Shopping Center and the Merrimack Village Mall provide shopping opportunities to the residents of Merrimack.

Merrimack Transportation

Flights are available from Manchester Airport.

Merrimack Higher Education

Thomas More College of Arts is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include New Hampshire College, Fitchburg State College, Merrimack College, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Northern Essex Community College.

High Points

Merrimack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMerrimack Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMerrimack Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMerrimack People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMerrimack Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Merrimack Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Merrimack Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Merrimack Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Merrimack Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Merrimack, NH

Comparing Merrimack to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population62
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Female Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing81
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes23
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime107

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