At a Glance
Median Income
$136,173
$74,432 per capita
Home Value
$637,600
Zillow: $1,207,899
Median Rent
$2,308/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
7.0% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merrifield residents earn a median household income of $136,173 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,432. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrifield is $637,600 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,207,899. Median rent is $2,308/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
76.0% of adults in Merrifield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrifield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population20,549
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density7,611/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born44.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,173
Per Capita$74,432
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$637,600
Rent$2,308
Ownership36.2%
Zillow$1,207,899
Housing Units9,716
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+42.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrifield was built in 2001.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
44.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.