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Merrimack County
  • County in New Hampshire

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade C minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Merrimack County is located in New Hampshire with a population of 152,983. In Merrimack County, most residents own their homes. In Merrimack County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Merrimack County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Merrimack County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$255,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,113
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    97.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    58.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    24.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    209.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,016
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    67.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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