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Merrifield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
20,549 Population 7,611/sq mi density
$136,173 Median Income $74,432 per capita
$637,600 Home Value $1,207,899 Zillow
$2,308 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 980 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,173 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$637,600 home value, $2,308/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Merrifield, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,173
81% above
$74,432 per capita
Home Value
$637,600
126% above
Zillow: $1,207,899
Median Rent
$2,308/mo
98% above
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
87% below
980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.0%
126% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
32% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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)

Income
181%
Home Value
226%
Rent
198%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
226%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Merrifield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.8% (50% 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.

Safety & Crime

Merrifield reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 980/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population20,549
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density7,611/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,173
Per Capita$74,432
Unemployment1.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent48/100K
Property980/100K

Health

Obesity21.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death3,771/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.