What are the schools like in Merriam, IN?

School district data for Merriam is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Merriam?

The median household income in Merriam, IN is $67,574 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.5%.

What is the weather like in Merriam, IN?

Merriam has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.4 inches.

Merriam, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Merriam, IN?

Merriam has a violent crime rate of 98.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 469.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Merriam, IN a Good Place to Live?

Merriam is a small town of 315 in Indiana, with a median household income of $67,574 and a 18.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Merriam stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Merriam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Merriam city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Merriam metro area.

Metric	Merriam, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,574	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Merriam's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.4 /100k

Property Crime

469.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Merriam, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Merriam sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Merriam, IN
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.4"

Demographics

Metric	Merriam, IN	National Avg
Population	315	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tri-Lakes, IN 3 mi Big Lake, IN 4 mi Wolflake, IN 4 mi Bear Lake, IN 5 mi Churubusco, IN 7 mi

Merriam vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merriam, IN affordable or expensive?

Merriam has a median home value of $181,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,574.

What is the crime rate in Merriam, IN?

Merriam's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 469.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Merriam?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Merriam, IN a good place to live?

Merriam, IN has a population of 315, a median household income of $67,574, and an unemployment rate of 18.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Merriam?

Merriam averages 31.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 21.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Merriam?

The population of Merriam, Indiana is 315 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Merriam?

Key numbers for living in Merriam: median home $181,900, median household income $67,574, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Merriam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.