Living in Merom, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merom · Census data 2020–2024
Merom has 285 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $43,750 (39% lower than the Indiana median).
Merom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merom at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 31.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $71,957
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Merom a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Merom median household income
The median household income in Merom is $43,750 and the income per person is $29,438. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Merom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.77
Merom demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merom ›
Education in Merom
5% of adults 25 and older in Merom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merom
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Merom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merom | 285 | $43,750 | — | — |
| Palestine | 1,430 | $62,850 | $81,300 | $719 |
| Hutsonville | 590 | $55,982 | $67,400 | — |
| Sullivan | 4,252 | $46,551 | $128,100 | $859 |
| Robinson | 7,084 | $73,993 | $109,100 | $907 |
| Paxton | 269 | $50,677 | $96,500 | — |
| Carlisle | 726 | $45,750 | $73,000 | $825 |
| Flat Rock | 337 | $51,667 | $66,600 | — |
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Merom, IN?
The median household income in Merom is $43,750, 39% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Merom, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Merom?
The median age in Merom is 31.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Merom?
The average commute to work in Merom is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merom?
The unemployment rate in Merom is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merom?
5% of adults in Merom 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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