At a Glance
Median Income
$44,444
$26,373 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $251,591
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
24.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Merriam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merriam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merriam a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merriam residents earn a median household income of $44,444 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,373. The unemployment rate stands at 24.1% (569% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merriam is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,591. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
27.3% of adults in Merriam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merriam has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,444
Per Capita$26,373
Unemployment24.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$251,591
Housing Units131
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation938 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Merriam was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.