Merrifield, VA

Living in Merrifield

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 74
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 15
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 81
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Schools 97
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Residents

18k Population +4k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
76% College-Educated +14% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian31%
Black7%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial5%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate6%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree42%
Graduate degree34%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$114k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
73% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Military1%
Sales and office15%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation17%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$495k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
49% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$426 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached24%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K17%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrifield

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax County11

Property Crime in Merrifield

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrifield

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrifield, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrifield, VA

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Palm Tree School
1 miles, W
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Merritt Academy
1 miles, SW
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Parkwood School
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Merrifield, VA

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IGlobal University
3 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrifield, VA

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Dominion Hospital
4 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Merrifield, VA