Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Merriam
Merriam, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,371
Population
11,003
Renter Mix
44% Rent
The best of a popular shopping destination and a vibrant suburb all in one spot
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The city of Merriam is a thriving suburb just minutes southwest of Downtown Kansas City. The Merriam Town Center shopping plaza anchors a retail district that attracts droves of visitors to the community, with everything from a multiplex movie theater to specialty furniture stores to violin repair shops in a compact area along Interstate 35. The community offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors as well, with Antioch Park on the southeast corner of town and several parks along Turkey Creek putting beautiful greenspaces within reach for everyone.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,352
Average: $78,132
Education
3,607
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,037
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merriam has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Merriam, KS is $1,074 for a studio, $1,371 for one bedroom, $1,695 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merriam has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,371/month
731 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merriam, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Antioch Park
- Wonderscope Children's Museum
- Loose Park
- Theis Park
- Mill Creek Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.