Boston · urban

Ayer

Devens commuter rail stop and the most affordable town on the Fitchburg commuter rail line. Ayer has a small urban feel on Main Street, affordable homes, and strong Devens employment access.

communityhistoric

7/10

Schools

78 min

To Boston

$551K

Median home

$6K

Annual tax

Walk score

2,969

Population

42.4

Median age

$76K

Median income

What stands out

·Devens commuter rail
·Most affordable Fitchburg line
·Devens employment
·Small urban character

Nearby towns

Groton →Shirley →Harvard →Boxborough →Pepperell →Littleton →

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