Living in Merino, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merino · Census data 2020–2024
Merino has 286 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $61,875 (35% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $185,900, the median rent is $1,118/month.
Merino is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merino at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 42State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $185,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,118/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Merino a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Merino
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merino the median home value is $185,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Merino median household income
The median household income in Merino is $61,875 and the income per person is $32,109. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Merino: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.15
Merino demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merino ›
Education in Merino
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Merino have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merino
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Merino vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merino | 286 | $61,875 | $185,900 | $1,118 |
| Sterling | 13,172 | $43,283 | $217,400 | $1,031 |
| Hillrose | 285 | $75,625 | $206,300 | $1,333 |
| Brush | 5,306 | $73,382 | $273,000 | $692 |
| Akron | 1,722 | $57,321 | $208,100 | $1,067 |
| Iliff | 268 | $57,500 | $155,700 | $1,125 |
| Fort Morgan | 11,605 | $64,158 | $313,400 | $1,067 |
| Morgan Heights | 281 | $144,740 | $467,600 | — |
| Log Lane Village | 964 | $61,250 | $149,200 | $1,440 |
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What is the median household income in Merino, CO?
The median household income in Merino is $61,875, 35% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merino?
The median home value in Merino is $185,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Merino?
The median gross rent in Merino is $1,118 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Merino, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Merino?
The median age in Merino is 42 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Merino?
The average commute to work in Merino is 26 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merino?
The unemployment rate in Merino is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merino?
19.7% of adults in Merino have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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