At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$113,467 per capita
Home Value
$875,500
Zillow: $1,104,757
Median Rent
$2,395/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
85.3%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Merion Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merion Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merion Station a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merion Station residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,467. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merion Station is $875,500 , 211% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,104,757. Median rent is $2,395/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
85.3% of adults in Merion Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(153% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merion Station has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population5,796
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,358/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$113,467
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$875,500
Rent$2,395
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$1,104,757
Housing Units1,901
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation285 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.3%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+57.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries53
Did You Know?
The median home in Merion Station was built in 1938.
39.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.