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Cost of living in Merrifield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merrifield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merrifield is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merrifield is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Merrifield is $710,342.
The median income in Merrifield is $136,373.
Merrifield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merrifield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merrifield | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 274 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Merrifield, VA Weather
The average high in Merrifield is 65.9° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 20.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Merrifield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Merrifield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merrifield
The current population in Merrifield is 20,698. The population has increased 45.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,698 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 20,549 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 19,923 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 19,075 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 18,523 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 18,291 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 17,789 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 17,243 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 17,000 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 16,412 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 15,873 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 15,434 | 2.9% |
| 2012 | 14,999 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 15,215 | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 14,264 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merrifield
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Merrifield is:
36.0% White with 7,459 White residents.
7.3% African American with 1,508 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
35.8% Asian with 7,415 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 376 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 998 Two Or More residents.
14.2% Hispanic with 2,942 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merrifield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.0% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 35.8% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Merrifield
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Merrifield is 47.4% female with 9,805 female residents.
Merrifield is 52.6% male with 10,893 male residents.
| Gender | Merrifield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merrifield for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Merrifield completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Merrifield completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Merrifield completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Merrifield completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Merrifield completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Merrifield completed bachelor's degree.
32.0% of adults in Merrifield completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Merrifield completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Merrifield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merrifield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 32.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merrifield, Virginia
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2.3% of households in Merrifield earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Merrifield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Merrifield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Merrifield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.5% of households in Merrifield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.4% of households in Merrifield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Merrifield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Merrifield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.1% of households in Merrifield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.8% of households in Merrifield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merrifield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.4% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
