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Merrimac, VA

Merrimac, VA.

Population: 55,270 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Merrimac, VA is $468,395 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,089/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$468,395

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$468,395
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+56.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$468,395
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,500
Median list price
$259,500
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+21.5%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
249
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
88

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,089/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,940/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, York County Public Schools
Schools include
MIDDLE PENINSULA JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, James River Elementary, BERKELEY MIDDLE, Matthew Whaley Elementary, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Weapons Station - Yorktown (7.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Williamsburg Jamestown Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+390 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,765
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,950
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
296

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MerrimacState medianUS median
Median home value$468,395$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$282,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,089/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,765$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Merrimac, VA?
$468,395.
What is the median sale price in Merrimac, VA?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Merrimac, VA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Merrimac, VA?
Typical rent: $2,089/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Merrimac, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Merrimac, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Merrimac, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Merrimac, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Merrimac, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Merrimac, VA?
9 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Merrimac, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Merrimac, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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