Merrifield, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Merrifield is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, home to about 20,698 people spread across 2.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $79,530 a year, and a typical home is worth about $660,800. About 79.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 36 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Merrifield ranks number 65 of 681 in population, number 97 in median household income, number 72 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Merrifield typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 23°F. The area sees roughly 19 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dunn Loring, VA | 1.6 mi. | 8,957 |
| 2. | Mantua, VA | 1.7 mi. | 8,298 |
| 3. | Woodburn, VA | 1.7 mi. | 9,503 |
| 4. | Vienna, VA | 2.1 mi. | 16,412 |
| 5. | Idylwood, VA | 2.3 mi. | 17,559 |
| 6. | West Falls Church, VA | 3.2 mi. | 29,207 |
| 7. | Tysons Corner, VA | 3.3 mi. | 19,627 |
| 8. | Wakefield, VA | 3.3 mi. | 11,930 |
What is the population of Merrifield, Virginia?
Merrifield has a population of about 20,698 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Merrifield, Virginia in?
Merrifield is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Merrifield, Virginia?
The median home value in Merrifield is about $660,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Merrifield, Virginia?
The median personal income in Merrifield is about $79,530 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Merrifield, Virginia?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded in Fairfax County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Merrifield, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 23 degrees, with around 19 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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