Merritt, BC

British Columbia

Merritt is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 7,051. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,051 Population 701/sq mi density

$70,000 Median Income $43,680 per capita

$400,000 Home Value

$990 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$70,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$400,000 home value, $990/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

UFO Sightings Near Merritt, BC

4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Merritt, BC.

Name	Year	Description
Merritt (canada), BC	2009	A glowing yellowish-green sphere fell&#44 shortly after dusk&#44 lasted seven seconds before disappearing&#44 and made no sound.
Merritt (canada), BC	2004	the bright round object&#44 with a short tail&#44 stopped in its flight towards earth&#44 turning sideways the silver disc then travelled east
Merritt (canada), BC	2002	Silent&#44 triangular shaped object&#44 with an accumulation of shimmering red lights in the 3 corners.
Merritt (near; rural) (canada), BC	1986	Silvery dot makes two fast jumps before disappearing behind mountains.