Merrifields, Portsmouth, VA

Living in Merrifields

Bikeability28
Walkability1
Commute67
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety18
Airports33
Hospitals48
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

6.5kPopulation-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

$71kMedian 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

$217kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$611Median 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)
Jan4042
Feb4333
Mar4940
Apr5830
May6740
Jun7540
Jul8050
Aug7850
Sep7250
Oct6130
Nov5230
Dec4431

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrifields

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding32
Hurricane Force Winds3
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