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Merrimac, VA
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Merrimac, VA
At a Glance
How Merrimac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrimac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merrimac a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merrimac residents earn a median household income of $55,202 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,512. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrimac is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,402. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 25.2% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Merrimac reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 896/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Merrimac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrimac has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.