Living in Merrill, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrill · Census data 2020–2024
Merrill has 819 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $56,607 (32% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $204,700, the median rent is $678/month.
Merrill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Merrill at a glance
- Population
- 819
- Median age
- 42State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $56,607State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $204,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $678/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Merrill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merrill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrill the median home value is $204,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,243 a month in housing costs.
Merrill median household income
The median household income in Merrill is $56,607 and the income per person is $24,157. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Merrill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 323
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.65
Merrill demographics
- Population
- 819
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrill ›
Education in Merrill
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Merrill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrill
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.5%
Merrill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill | 819 | $56,607 | $204,700 | $678 |
| Tulelake | 925 | $47,574 | $170,200 | $852 |
| Malin | 799 | $49,643 | $206,900 | $981 |
| Falcon Heights | 837 | $61,773 | $193,600 | — |
| Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $249,200 | $1,015 |
| Newell | 472 | $36,620 | — | — |
| Bonanza | 632 | $66,250 | $261,700 | $489 |
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $287,000 | $986 |
| Dorris | 869 | $41,563 | $154,700 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in Merrill, OR?
The median household income in Merrill is $56,607, 32% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merrill?
The median home value in Merrill is $204,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Merrill?
The median gross rent in Merrill is $678 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Merrill, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Merrill?
The median age in Merrill is 42 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Merrill?
The average commute to work in Merrill is 23 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrill?
The unemployment rate in Merrill is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrill?
6.2% of adults in Merrill 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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