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Merion Station, PA
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Merion Station, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Merion Station a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $1,061,644. 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.
Safety & Crime
Merion Station reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 326/100K.
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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.