Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Merrill
Merrill, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$997
Population
7,854
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Experience the best of small-town life in this charming riverside hamlet
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Merrill is a small and fairly isolated city in north central Wisconsin on the banks of the Prairie River and the Wisconsin River. The city is home to a number of preserved historic buildings which are still in active use, including the magnificent Lincoln County Courthouse and countless vintage storefronts all around the Downtown area. Locals enjoy a wide array of options for enjoying their free time, from Lincoln Lanes and Sawmill Brewing Co. on the north side of town to the classic Cosmo Theatre on Main Street.
Numerous parks around town provide great opportunities to spend time outdoors with beautiful views of the rivers that flow through the city. The rental market in town tends to be extremely affordable, with options ranging from traditional apartments and houses to lofts inside historic downtown buildings.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,073
Average: $63,818
Education
1,054
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,833
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merrill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Merrill, WI is $997 for one bedroom, $1,167 for two bedrooms, and $1,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrill has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$997/month
675 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrill, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-12
731 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Public
Grades K-5
229 Students
Public
Grades K-5
229 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
731 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Public
Grades K-8
593 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
731 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
26 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Council Grounds State Park
Airports
- Central Wisconsin
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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.