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Merrimack, NH

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Wooded trails and riverfront recreation await in Merrimack

Shopping Wooded Park-Like Suburban Riverfront Family-Friendly

Situated in New Hampshire, north of Nashua and south of Manchester, Merrimack is located along no other than the Merrimack River. Known for its beautiful parks, nature areas, outdoor recreation, and fantastic shopping, Merrimack is the place. Check out the Horse Hill Nature Preserve or the Wasserman Park for scenic views and wooded hiking trails.

This quiet suburb boasts good schools and safe neighborhoods, something families treasure about the city. Large homes on spacious lots lead the way to various apartments and townhomes for rent, and the wooded streets give a secluded, peaceful vibe to Merrimack. Diverse dining options await you, along with unbeatable outlet shopping at the Merrimack Premium Outlets. It’s easy to become a part of this welcoming community, whether through the city’s yearly carnival, seasonal community events, or by visiting some of Merrimack’s treasured community parks.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Merrimack, NH is $1,884 for a studio, $2,232 for one bedroom, and $2,617 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrimack has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,232/month
791 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Reeds Ferry School

Public

Grades PK-4

454 Students

6
out of 10

James Mastricola Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

491 Students

5
out of 10

Thorntons Ferry School

Public

Grades PK-4

541 Students

3
out of 10

James Mastricola Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

420 Students

3
out of 10

Merrimack Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

542 Students

4
out of 10

Merrimack High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,113 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nashua National Fish Hatchery
  • The Educational Farm
  • Peabody Mill Environmental Center
  • Mine Falls Park

Airports

  • 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 2025.