Merrifield, VA
Living in Merrifield
Bikeability84
Walkability74
Commute27
Public Transit84
Affordability15
Public Safety83
Airports95
Hospitals62
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+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
$114kMedian 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
$495kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
49%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian 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
Montessori School of Cedar Lane
0 miles, SW
Palm Tree School
1 miles, W
Merritt Academy
1 miles, SW
Parkwood School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Merrifield, VA
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
3 miles, NE
IGlobal University
3 miles, N
George Mason University
5 miles, SW
Fairfax University of America
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrifield, VA
Inova Fairfax Hospital
1 miles, SE
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
1 miles, SE
Dominion Hospital
4 miles, E
Virginia Hospital Center
6 miles, E