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Merrifield
  • Suburb in Virginia
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Merrifield

#23 in Best Suburbs to Live in Virginia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Merrifield is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 19,075. Merrifield is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Merrifield offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Merrifield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Merrifield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Merrifield are highly rated.
    About Merrifield...
    Population
    19,075
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $519,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,160
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Merrifield Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      29%
    • 35-44 years
      20%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Merrifield

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,361
    National
    $69,021
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