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    Merrimac

    #4 in Best Places to Retire in Virginia
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B+
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        A minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        A+
      Merrimac is a with a population of 2,663. Merrimac is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Merrimac offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Merrimac there are a lot of parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Merrimac and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Merrimac are highly rated.
      Population
      2,663
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $166,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $915
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        63%
      • Own
        37%
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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
      B+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        4%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        22%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        3%
      • 55-64 years
        11%
      • 65+ years
        29%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        25%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        13%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        19%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        16%
        11%
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      Working in Merrimac

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $55,139
      National
      $69,021
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