Merrifield is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 18523 residents.. The poverty rate of Merrifield is 7.7%, which is 45% lower than national average. The typical household in Merrifield earns $126531 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 16.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Merrifield, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Merrifield remained 1.1%, which is 77% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Merrifield, only 79% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 9% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Merrifield is 150, which is 50% higher than national average. Median home value in Merrifield is $535100 , which is 133% higher than national average. While median income in Merrifield remained $126531, which is 87% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.