Living in Merwin, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merwin · Census data 2020–2024
Merwin has 33 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $93,333 (32% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $189,600.
Merwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merwin at a glance
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,333State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $189,600State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Merwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Missouri median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Merwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merwin the median home value is $189,600, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Merwin median household income
The median household income in Merwin is $93,333 and the income per person is $22,979. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Merwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 56.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.30
56.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Merwin has many vacation and second homes.
Merwin demographics
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 42.4%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 10
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merwin ›
Education in Merwin
0% of adults 25 and older in Merwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Merwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merwin | 33 | $93,333 | $189,600 | — |
| Amsterdam | 128 | $45,536 | $48,000 | $675 |
| Drexel | 924 | $54,519 | $155,100 | $845 |
| Linn Valley | 962 | $51,279 | $144,900 | — |
| La Cygne | 1,327 | $58,882 | $150,900 | $860 |
| Amoret | 120 | $41,750 | $65,000 | $685 |
| Adrian | 1,857 | $52,829 | $159,500 | $631 |
| Fontana | 409 | $51,250 | $121,600 | — |
| Archie | 1,322 | $68,750 | $192,600 | $1,005 |
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What is the median household income in Merwin, MO?
The median household income in Merwin is $93,333, 32% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merwin?
The median home value in Merwin is $189,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Merwin, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Missouri median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Merwin?
The median age in Merwin is 46.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Merwin?
The average commute to work in Merwin is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merwin?
The unemployment rate in Merwin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merwin?
0% of adults in Merwin 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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