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.
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%).
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+
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.
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
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill | 9,356 | $53,148 | $123,800 | $771 |
| Maine | 2,602 | $110,721 | $277,500 | $962 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | $64,389 | $167,900 | $1,010 |
| Marathon City | 1,422 | $89,519 | $198,200 | $853 |
| Schofield | 2,120 | $65,583 | $154,000 | $926 |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | $94,294 | $255,900 | $1,290 |
| Tomahawk | 3,395 | $60,223 | $173,300 | $529 |
| Athens | 1,055 | $52,750 | $189,700 | $681 |
| Weston | 15,749 | $78,207 | $229,300 | $1,024 |
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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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