At a Glance
Median Income
$168,661
$64,071 per capita
Home Value
$539,900
Zillow: $625,485
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Merton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merton residents earn a median household income of $168,661 , which is 124% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,071. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merton is $539,900 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,485. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 22.5% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Merton reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 869/100K.
Education
60.9% of adults in Merton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,495
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$168,661
Per Capita$64,071
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$539,900
Rent$1,148
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$625,485
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property869/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Merton was built in 1999.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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