Living in Merrimac, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrimac · Census data 2020–2024
Merrimac has 2,733 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $53,611 (42% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $1,101/month.
Merrimac at a glance
- Population
- 2,733
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,611State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Merrimac a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Merrimac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrimac the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Merrimac median household income
The median household income in Merrimac is $53,611 and the income per person is $39,003. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Merrimac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,686
- Owner-occupied
- 26.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 73.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.73
Merrimac demographics
- Population
- 2,733
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 1,492
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrimac ›
Education in Merrimac
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Merrimac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrimac
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 10.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Merrimac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac | 2,733 | $53,611 | — | $1,101 |
| Blacksburg | 45,446 | $50,182 | $446,300 | $1,359 |
| Prices Fork | 900 | $69,063 | $300,000 | $1,084 |
| Christiansburg | 22,720 | $77,147 | $252,600 | $1,181 |
| Belview | 990 | $55,288 | — | $1,289 |
| Plum Creek | 1,068 | $41,603 | — | $1,169 |
| Fairlawn | 2,488 | $66,918 | $243,500 | $1,621 |
| Riner | 1,038 | $105,759 | $388,000 | — |
| Radford | 16,726 | $57,348 | $220,700 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in Merrimac, VA?
The median household income in Merrimac is $53,611, 42% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Merrimac?
The median gross rent in Merrimac is $1,101 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Merrimac, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Merrimac?
The median age in Merrimac is 43.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Merrimac?
The average commute to work in Merrimac is 13 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrimac?
The unemployment rate in Merrimac is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrimac?
45.9% of adults in Merrimac 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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