What are the schools like in Merion Station, PA?

Merion Station is served primarily by Lower Merion SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Merion Station?

The median household income in Merion Station, PA is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Merion Station, PA?

Merion Station has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.1 inches.

Merion Station, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Merion Station, PA affordable or expensive?

Merion Station's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Merion Station is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $830,300 and the median rent is $2,492 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Merion Station, PA?

Crime rate data for Merion Station is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Merion Station, PA a Good Place to Live?

Merion Station is a small town of 5,393 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Merion Station stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Merion Station is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Merion Station's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Merion Station costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Merion Station, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$830,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,492	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Merion Station is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Merion Station is served primarily by Lower Merion SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Merion Station, PA	National Avg
School District	Lower Merion SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Merion Station sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Merion Station, PA
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.1"

Demographics

Metric	Merion Station, PA	National Avg
Population	5,393	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.5%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Narberth, PA 1 mi Bala Cynwyd, PA 1 mi Penn Wynne, PA 2 mi Ardmore, PA 2 mi Millbourne, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Merion Station

Merion Station, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19066

Merion Station vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merion Station, PA affordable or expensive?

Merion Station's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Merion Station roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $830,300 and median rent is $2,492/month.

What is the crime rate in Merion Station, PA?

Crime data for Merion Station is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Merion Station?

Public schools in Merion Station are operated by Lower Merion SD. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 83.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Merion Station, PA a good place to live?

Merion Station, PA has a population of 5,393, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Merion Station?

Merion Station averages 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 16.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Merion Station?

Merion Station, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19066.

What is the population of Merion Station?

The population of Merion Station, Pennsylvania is 5,393 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Merion Station?

Key numbers for living in Merion Station: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $830,300, median household income $250,001, schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Merion Station side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.