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Merino, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Logan County County
Merino, CO
At a Glance
How Merino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merino a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merino residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,058. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merino is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,766. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Merino reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,058/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Merino hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merino has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.