Ayer, Massachusetts 

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Population

8,396

+9.6% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Median Income

$67,110

Median Home Price

$461,300

Median Age

38.7

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.1 / 4.5

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Ayer, Massachusetts

Ayer, MA is a small town located in Middlesex County, just an hour northwest of Boston. With a population of just 6,500 people, it offers a quaint and peaceful atmosphere that is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town offers plenty of recreational activities such as fishing and hiking at Fort Devens and White Pond State Park. There are also plenty of local shops and restaurants to explore. Living in Ayer, MA isn’t just about being surrounded by nature or great food – it’s about having access to all the benefits that come with living near a larger city like Boston while still maintaining a quiet and private lifestyle. Regional center/Capital city - Central Massachusetts coast at the head of Boston Bay.
Zip Codes: 01432
Cost of Living: 21.5% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 29 ft above sea level

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Ayer, Ma Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Education
Arts and culture
Historic interest
Cons
Traffic and sprawl
Economic cycles
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

Boston is widely viewed as the intellectual and historic capital of the United States. It is a cosmopolitan city with a complete set of services, a broad range of amenities, and a rich tradition and culture almost unmatched in the rest of the country. The metro area defined as Boston-Quincy actually includes downtown and areas mostly south of city into Norfolk and Plymouth County. Suburbs to the west and northwest are covered in the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham metro area (see page TK); northern suburbs to New Hampshire are covered in Essex County (page TK).


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Ayer is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ayer jobs have increased by 4.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Ayer's cost of living is 21.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ayer's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Ayer, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Middlesex county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 71.5% to 26.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Ayer's population is 8,396 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 36.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Ayer is Real Estate: $461,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.1%.

SCHOOLS
Ayer public schools spend $15,716 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.9 students per teacher in Ayer. More Education



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Housing Market in Ayer

It's a good time to buy in Ayer. Home Appreciation is up 11.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ayer is $461,300.
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