At a Glance
Median Income
$66,342
$38,753 per capita
Home Value
$419,100
Zillow: $460,184
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Merlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merlin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merlin residents earn a median household income of $66,342 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,753. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merlin is $419,100 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,184. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Merlin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,103/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Merlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merlin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,355
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,342
Per Capita$38,753
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B
Home Value$419,100
Rent$1,090
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$460,184
Housing Units695
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,103/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Merlin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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