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Merriam
  • Suburb in Kansas
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Suburb
Kansas City

Merriam

#17 in Best Suburbs to Live in Kansas
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Merriam is a suburb of Kansas City with a population of 11,110. Merriam is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Merriam offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Merriam there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Merriam and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Merriam are above average.
    About Merriam...
    Population
    11,110
    Suburb of
    Kansas City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $196,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,011
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      547.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      80.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      323.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,435.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,316.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Merriam

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,703
    National
    $69,021
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