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Merrifield, VA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston Howard

Cheapest neighborhoods in Merrifield?

First post here. Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,308/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Merrifield sits at 48.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $637,600 on average. Household incomes average around $136,173 in Merrifield. The median home value here is around $6...

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Avery Reyes

How is the nightlife in Merrifield?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 43-year-old social worker and Homes are going for about $637,600 on average. Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Waylon J.

How is the nightlife in Merrifield?

Just moved here 1 months ago and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $637,600, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $136,173 in Merrifield. Property taxes are high but you get good serv...

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Isla Harris

How are the schools in Merrifield?

Crime rate is something to consider -Merrifield sits at 48.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $136,173 in Merrifield. Median household income is $136,173, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,308 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young s...

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Eli Gutierrez

What surprised you most about Merrifield?

I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 20,549 people. You can expect to pay around $2,308 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. People...

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Dominic King

Is Merrifield worth moving to in 2026?

Just moved here 18 months ago and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $136,173 in Merrifield. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if y...

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Julia

Best hidden gems in Merrifield

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,308/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,308 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me kno...

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Avery Reyes

How is Merrifield for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Merrifield sits at 48.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -so...

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Dominic King

Moving to Merrifield with kids -good idea?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 20,549, Merrifield is a small town. Household incomes average around $136,173 in Merrifield. Homes are going for about $637,600 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are...

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