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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
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.
Merrimack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Merrimack to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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