City profile
Merrifield, VA
Fairfax County · Population 20,698
Merrifield is a town in Fairfax County, VA with about 20,698 residents and a typical home value near $661,000. It is 11 miles from Alexandria, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$660,800
Typical monthly housing
$4,090
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
131
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Lightning, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 66% Democratic / 31% Republican
Community
Population
20,698
Black population
8.1%
County
Fairfax County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 20,698 residents
- Typical home value about $661,000
- 11 miles from Alexandria, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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