Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Living in Merrifields
Bikeability
28
Walkability
1
Commute
67
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
18
Airports
33
Hospitals
48
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.5k
Population
-465 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black56%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$71k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
24 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector59%
Self-employed<1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$217k
Median Home Value
-$19k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$611
Median Monthly Rent
+$109 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K40%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrifields
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Portsmouth City78
Property Crime in Merrifields
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Portsmouth City97
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 43 | 3 | 3 |
Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrifields
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding32
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Sweethaven Christian Academy
0 miles, SE
Christopher Academy
1 miles, S
Aldersgate Umc Kinder Prep
3 miles, SW
Star Pointe Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Old Dominion University
4 miles, E
Norfolk State University
7 miles, E
Hampton University
10 miles, N
Sentara College of Health Sciences
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
4 miles, E
NMC Portsmouth
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk International Airport
10 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
19 miles, N
Richmond International Airport
67 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
102 miles, SW