What are the schools like in East Merrimack, NH?

East Merrimack is served primarily by Merrimack School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in East Merrimack?

The median household income in East Merrimack, NH is $80,234 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in East Merrimack, NH?

East Merrimack has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

East Merrimack, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is East Merrimack, NH affordable or expensive?

East Merrimack's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means East Merrimack is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,300 and the median rent is $1,694 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in East Merrimack, NH?

East Merrimack has a violent crime rate of 141.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 902.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is East Merrimack, NH a Good Place to Live?

East Merrimack is a small town of 4,643 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $80,234 . Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: East Merrimack stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Merrimack is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All East Merrimack city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.1

East Merrimack's overall cost of living index is 105.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in East Merrimack costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	East Merrimack, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,694	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,234	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

East Merrimack's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.5 /100k

Property Crime

902.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

East Merrimack is served primarily by Merrimack School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	East Merrimack, NH	National Avg
School District	Merrimack School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

East Merrimack sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	East Merrimack, NH
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	East Merrimack, NH	National Avg
Population	4,643	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Londonderry, NH 6 mi Amherst, NH 7 mi Hudson, NH 8 mi Manchester, NH 8 mi Nashua, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in East Merrimack

East Merrimack, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03054

East Merrimack vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Merrimack, NH affordable or expensive?

East Merrimack's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts East Merrimack roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $258,300 and median rent is $1,694/month.

What is the crime rate in East Merrimack, NH?

East Merrimack's violent crime rate is 141.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 902.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in East Merrimack?

Public schools in East Merrimack are operated by Merrimack School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is East Merrimack, NH a good place to live?

East Merrimack, NH has a population of 4,643, a median household income of $80,234, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in East Merrimack?

East Merrimack averages 34.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in East Merrimack?

East Merrimack, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03054.

What is the population of East Merrimack?

The population of East Merrimack, New Hampshire is 4,643 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in East Merrimack?

Key numbers for living in East Merrimack: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $258,300, median household income $80,234, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Merrimack side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.