Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

Living in Merrifields

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 1
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 18
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 32
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Schools 98
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

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Christopher Academy
1 miles, S
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Star Pointe Academy
3 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

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Hampton University
10 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
5 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
102 miles, SW