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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$637,600
126% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,308/mo
98% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
36.2%
45% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,716
Median year built: 2001
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$637,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,207,899
Median Sale Price
$638,000
Median List Price
$635,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
36.2%
Owner-Occupied
63.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$2,308/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
39 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$417
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2001
Average age of housing stock: 25 years
Homeownership Rate
36.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $637,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,207,899 |
| Median Sale Price | $638,000 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $417 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,308 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 39 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $417 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 36.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,716 |
| Median Year Built | 2001 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |