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Merriam Woods, MO


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Merriam Woods, Missouri

Merriam Woods is home to some 1,142 residents.

The People and Families of Merriam Woods

In Merriam Woods, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merriam Woods had a median family income of $26,359.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Merriam Woods can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Merriam Woods Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Merriam Woods was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Merriam Woods have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Merriam Woods, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Merriam Woods strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Merriam Woods Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Merriam Woods Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Merriam Woods Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Merriam Woods, MO

Comparing Merriam Woods to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime1010
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