At a Glance
Median Income
$55,202
$37,512 per capita
Home Value
$73,400
Zillow: $412,402
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
12.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merrimac a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.0% (17% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,955
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,718/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,202
Per Capita$37,512
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$1,099
Ownership28.0%
Zillow$412,402
Housing Units1,657
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation2,109 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrimac was built in 1987.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.