Why Live in Ayer Village
Haverhill's Ayer Village is a small neighborhood near the New Hampshire border, about 35 miles north of Boston. The area offers a rural atmosphere with mature trees, parks, and abundant greenery, while benefiting from Haverhill’s low effective tax rates, making it more affordable compared than other North Shore communities. Housing options range from large colonial homes on spacious lots along Village Woods Road and Fox Run Drive, priced between $750,000 and $1.2 million, to modest ranches and smaller colonials along main roads, costing $510,000–$720,000.
Schools serving the area include Hill View Montessori Charter, a public charter school for kingergarten through eighth grades, Silver Hill Elementary, Tilton Elementary, Cosentino Middle, and Haverhill High. Outdoor recreation is plentiful, with conservation areas near Crystal Lake, Tattersall Farms’ 150 acres of trails and events, and Winnekenni Park featuring the historic Winnekenni Castle. Dining options range from Mediterranean and Vietnamese restaurants near the state border to downtown favorites like Tacos Lupita and The Tap Brewing Company. Residents also enjoy events such as Creative Haverhill’s art walks and the annual River Ruckus festival.
Major highways nearby include Massachusetts Route 97 and I-495, and Haverhill Train Station is less than 6 miles away. Logan Airport is about 35 miles away. Nearby medical facilities include Merrimack Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ayer Village a good place to live?
Ayer Village is a good place to live. Ayer Village is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ayer Village is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ayer Village has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $150,483 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 41.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Ayer Village are home owners, with 6.4% of residents renting and 93.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ayer Village can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ayer Village neighborhood guide.
Is Ayer Village, MA a safe neighborhood?
Ayer Village, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ayer Village?
The median home price in Ayer Village is $874,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $175,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $184K a year to afford the median home price in Ayer Village. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Ayer Village is $150K.
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Home Trends in Ayer Village, MA
On average, homes in Ayer Village, Haverhill sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ayer Village, Haverhill over the last 12 months is $765,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$765,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$815,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$874,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%