At a Glance
Median Income
$102,344
$47,043 per capita
Home Value
$274,200
Zillow: $497,725
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.5% 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+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merrimac residents earn a median household income of $102,344 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,043. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrimac is $274,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,725. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
32.7% of adults in Merrimac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrimac has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population575
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,344
Per Capita$47,043
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,200
Rent$1,050
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$497,725
Housing Units287
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,554/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation811 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrimac was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.