Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
10%
Merrifield
Merrifield, VA Area Guide
Enjoy suburban luxury within minutes of countless urban amenities
Suburban
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Diverse
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Family-Friendly
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Picturesque
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Situated about 14 miles west of Washington, DC, Merrifield is a picturesque suburb in northern Virginia’s Fairfax County. Merrifield residents delight in ample lush green space, affording a peaceful atmosphere along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
In addition to its natural beauty, Merrifield is regarded for its vibrant shopping centers. The Mosaic District is Merrifield’s crown jewel, touting a bevy of independent boutiques, inspired restaurants, and premier national retailers in a sophisticated, walkable environment. Merrifield also boasts an array of laidback plazas for convenient, everyday needs.
Merrifield is minutes away from notable area destinations, such as George Mason University, EagleBank Arena, Tysons Corner Center, and the heart of Arlington. Commuting and traveling from Merrifield is a breeze with access to I-66, Capital Beltway, U.S. 50, and the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station (served by the Orange Line) as well as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$135,894
Average: $154,043
Education
11,818
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,634
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merrifield has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
57%
Other Education
43%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrifield, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eakin Community Park
- Gateway Regional Park
- Nottoway Park
- Hidden Oaks Nature Center
- Wolf Trap National Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
- 1
- 1
- 2
- Alexandria
- 1
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles 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.