Living in Merrifield, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrifield · Census data 2020–2024
Merrifield has 20,698 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $136,373 (46% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $660,800, the median rent is $2,368/month.
Merrifield at a glance
- Population
- 20,698
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $136,373State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $660,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,368/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Merrifield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 72% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merrifield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrifield the median home value is $660,800, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,368 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,920 a month in housing costs.
Merrifield median household income
The median household income in Merrifield is $136,373 and the income per person is $73,653. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Merrifield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,853
- Owner-occupied
- 39.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.19
Merrifield demographics
- Population
- 20,698
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 9,435
- Foreign-born
- 45.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrifield ›
Education in Merrifield
76.2% of adults 25 and older in Merrifield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 43.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrifield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 34.6%
- Drive alone
- 44.7%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Merrifield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Mantua | 8,298 | $213,047 | $1,001,200 | $2,064 |
| Woodburn | 9,503 | $134,013 | $764,100 | $2,347 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $1,008,800 | $2,391 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Wakefield | 11,930 | $237,975 | $861,600 | $3,501 |
| Long Branch | 7,034 | $185,208 | $842,400 | $1,229 |
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What is the median household income in Merrifield, VA?
The median household income in Merrifield is $136,373, 46% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merrifield?
The median home value in Merrifield is $660,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Merrifield?
The median gross rent in Merrifield is $2,368 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Merrifield, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 72% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Merrifield?
The median age in Merrifield is 34.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Merrifield?
The average commute to work in Merrifield is 28 minutes; 34.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrifield?
The unemployment rate in Merrifield is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrifield?
76.2% of adults in Merrifield 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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