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Merriam, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
11,036
Population
2,555/sq mi density
$71,665
Median Income
$40,533 per capita
$242,400
Home Value
$318,645 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
4,323 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,665 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,400
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,319
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$318,645
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median List Price
$330,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.9%
Owner-Occupied
38.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$1,161/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,645 |
| Median Sale Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $330,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $192 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,161 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $192 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,319 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |