Merrimac, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
6,752
Population Density
794
Labor Participaton
70.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
48.0%
Median Household Income
$84,417
Median Individual Income
$41,559
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$74,878

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$335,300
Median Gross Rent
$795
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,049
Housing Units
2,754
People who reside in Merrimac live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
69%
Apt, Condo, Other
31%
Analysis

Income

Households in Merrimac earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 40% higher per household.

Housing

Merrimac has a median house price of $335,300. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Merrimac is 21% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 18%

Demographics

The median age in Merrimac is 47. Merrimac has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Merrimac 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
Merrimac Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 335,300 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,049 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 795 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 2.6% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 11% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 794 885 93
Personal Comparison
Merrimac Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 84,417 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 41,559 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 74,878 60,923 46,881
Median Age 46.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 70.9% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 48.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Merrimac, MA
794
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Merrimac 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