Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Merrimac
Merrimac, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,565
Population
7,290
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Savor classic small-town charm on the cusp of Boston
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Situated between the Merrimack River and the New Hampshire border, Merrimac is a quiet small town in the northeastern stretches of Massachusetts. Merrimac sits within Essex County, offering an array of charming homes for rent along tree-dense thoroughfares.
Merrimac exudes a distinctive small-town atmosphere, with a historic town square centered on Main Street as well as a welcoming community regularly brought together for numerous year-round events and activities. Merrimac’s Main Street is teeming with independent eateries, locally owned shops, and more. Although residents cherish Merrimac’s small-town vibe, the community is less than an hour’s drive from the bright lights of Boston via Interstate 495.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,276
Average: $118,399
Education
2,093
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,052
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merrimac has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Merrimac, MA is $2,565 for one bedroom, and $2,119 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrimac has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,565/month
854 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrimac, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
261 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
216 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maudslay State Park
- Bradford Ski Area
- Kingston State Park
- Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
- Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.