Merrifield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Merrifield’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Merrifield is worth considering.
One of the benefits of Merrifield is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.96 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
Merrifield is a very car-oriented town. 100.00% of residents commute to work in a private automobile rather than by other means, such as public transit, bicycling, or walking. This is because Merrifield is a small town , and most people who live here have to drive out of town for work, and the town population is not large nor dense enough to support an extensive public transportation system. Merrifield has a lot of rural roads, and houses can be far apart. Many residents drive out of town for regular shopping trips as well.
As is often the case in a small town, Merrifield doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Merrifield is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.13% of adults in Merrifield have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Merrifield in 2022 was $29,795, which is low income relative to Minnesota, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $119,180 for a family of four.
The people who call Merrifield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Merrifield residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Merrifield include German, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Merrifield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.
