Living in Merriam, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merriam · Census data 2020–2024
Merriam has 11,085 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $73,600 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $263,300, the median rent is $1,181/month.
Merriam at a glance
- Population
- 11,085
- Median age
- 39.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,600State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $263,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,181/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Merriam a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Merriam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merriam the median home value is $263,300, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,609 a month in housing costs.
Merriam median household income
The median household income in Merriam is $73,600 and the income per person is $44,272. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Merriam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,537
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.05
Merriam demographics
- Population
- 11,085
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 5,324
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merriam ›
Education in Merriam
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Merriam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merriam
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Merriam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
| Fairway | 4,159 | $152,574 | $618,000 | $1,944 |
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $435,700 | $1,794 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Lake Quivira | 940 | $177,917 | $817,900 | — |
| Westwood | 2,093 | $118,250 | $404,200 | $1,921 |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Merriam, KS?
The median household income in Merriam is $73,600, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merriam?
The median home value in Merriam is $263,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Merriam?
The median gross rent in Merriam is $1,181 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Merriam, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Merriam?
The median age in Merriam is 39.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Merriam?
The average commute to work in Merriam is 22 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merriam?
The unemployment rate in Merriam is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merriam?
45.6% 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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