At a Glance
Home Value
$229,700
Zillow: $427,250
Violent Crime
669/100K
4,866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Merrifield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrifield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merrifield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrifield is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,250. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Merrifield reports 669 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,866/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Merrifield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrifield has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,795
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
Home Value$229,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$427,250
Housing Units66
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent669/100K
Property4,866/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,215 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrifield was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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