Ayer, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
8,014
Population Density
896
Labor Participaton
74.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.9%
Median Household Income
$78,762
Median Individual Income
$48,618
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$65,102

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$295,200
Median Gross Rent
$934
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,896
Housing Units
3,560
People who reside in Ayer live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
47%
Apt, Condo, Other
53%
Analysis

Income

Households in Ayer earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 31% higher per household.

Housing

Ayer has a median house price of $295,200. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Ayer is 8% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 19%

Demographics

The median age in Ayer is 39. The age of the general population in Ayer is comparable with with the national average.

Ayer ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Ayer Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 295,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,896 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 934 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 2.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 40% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 896 885 93
Personal Comparison
Ayer Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 78,762 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 48,618 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 65,102 60,923 46,881
Median Age 38.7 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 74.6% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 39.9% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Ayer, MA
896
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Ayer is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics