Living in Merriam, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merriam · Census data 2020–2024
Merriam has 268 residents with a median age of 28.4. The median home value is $206,600.
Merriam is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merriam at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 28.4State: 38.1
- Median home value
- $206,600State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Merriam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merriam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merriam the median home value is $206,600, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Merriam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.41
Merriam demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 28.4
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 111
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merriam ›
Education in Merriam
22% of adults 25 and older in Merriam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merriam
- Unemployment rate
- 22.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Merriam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam | 268 | — | $206,600 | — |
| Tri-Lakes | 1,025 | $115,250 | $323,500 | — |
| Big Lake | 445 | $130,341 | $251,400 | — |
| Bear Lake | 144 | $29,135 | $106,900 | — |
| Churubusco | 1,757 | $65,086 | $152,300 | $683 |
| Albion | 2,723 | $70,565 | $142,700 | $962 |
| Columbia City | 9,897 | $68,089 | $189,100 | $963 |
| Kimmell | 604 | $77,857 | $114,800 | — |
| Lake Everett | 368 | $80,903 | $254,300 | — |
More for people moving to Merriam
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What is the average home price in Merriam?
The median home value in Merriam is $206,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Merriam, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Merriam?
The median age in Merriam is 28.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Merriam?
The average commute to work in Merriam is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merriam?
The unemployment rate in Merriam is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merriam?
22% of adults in Merriam 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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