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Merrimack, NH


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Merrimack, New Hampshire

Merrimack, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 7 miles N of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 41 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nashua metropolitan area. Merrimack contains a population of approximately 25,119.

The People and Families of Merrimack

In Merrimack, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Merrimack, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrimack had a median family income of $72,011. The typical family in Merrimack is better off than most in New Hampshire. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Merrimack.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Merrimack favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,951. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Merrimack.

Merrimack Housing

Merrimack has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Merrimack, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Merrimack do a lot of driving.

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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