Living in Merrill, Wisconsin

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrill · Census data 2020–2024

Merrill has 9,356 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $53,148 (31% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $123,800, the median rent is $771/month.

Merrill at a glance

Population
9,356
Median age
41.9State: 40.2
Median household income
$53,148State: $77,485
Median home value
$123,800State: $266,500
Median rent
$771/moState: $1,087
Homeowners
61.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%
Average commute
18 min

Is Merrill a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.

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 $123,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Merrill$123,800
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Merrill$771
Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Merrill median household income

The median household income in Merrill is $53,148 and the income per person is $31,796. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Merrill$53,148
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Merrill: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
4,650
Owner-occupied
61.1%
Renter-occupied
38.9%
Vacant
5.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.08

Merrill demographics

Population
9,356
Median age
41.9
Under 18
17.8%
65 and older
21.8%
Households
4,374
Foreign-born
2.2%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.1%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrill ›

Education in Merrill

15% of adults 25 and older in Merrill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Merrill15%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Merrill

Unemployment rate
4.2%State: 3.2%
Average commute
18 minState: 22 min
Work from home
11.4%
Drive alone
75.6%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
2.6%
Homes with broadband
89.3%

Merrill vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Merrill9,356$53,148$123,800$771
Maine2,602$110,721$277,500$962
Wausau39,996$64,389$167,900$1,010
Marathon City1,422$89,519$198,200$853
Schofield2,120$65,583$154,000$926
Rib Mountain7,289$94,294$255,900$1,290
Tomahawk3,395$60,223$173,300$529
Athens1,055$52,750$189,700$681
Weston15,749$78,207$229,300$1,024

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Living in Merrill: FAQ

What is the median household income in Merrill, WI?

The median household income in Merrill is $53,148, 31% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $123,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

How much is rent in Merrill?

The median gross rent in Merrill is $771 per month, about 32.9% of household income.

Is Merrill, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.

What is the median age in Merrill?

The median age in Merrill is 41.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Merrill?

The average commute to work in Merrill is 18 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Merrill?

The unemployment rate in Merrill is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Merrill?

15% 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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