Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Filling Station
Coffee Shop
Aunt Jeans
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Urban Prairie
Coffee Shop
Kolache Factory
Coffee Shop
Homer's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Dog Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Fire Circle
Theatre Arts
Cinemark
Cinema
Aztec Fine Arts Theater
Theatre Arts
Splash Cove
Water Park
Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Museum
Shawnee Town Museum
Museum
TallulahBelle's
Art Gallery
the [un]studio
Art Gallery
Rio Theatre
Cinema
Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center
Water Park
Johnson County Historical Museum
Museum
The 1950's All - Electric House Museum
Museum
Legler Barn Museum
Museum
Shawnee Mission State Historic Site
Attraction
R.G. Endres Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (13) A-
IKEA Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Long John Silver's / A&W
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Hawaiian Bros
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Merriam Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sylvester Powell Junior Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Shawnee Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Target
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Energizing Mission
Health Food
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Werners Specialty Foods
Butcher
Brian's Bakery and Eatery
Bakery
Kolache Factory
Bakery
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Dolce Bakery
Bakery
The Better Cheddar
Cheese
Hen House Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Campbell Park
Park
Merriam Historic Plaza
Park
Chatlain Park
Park
Chatlain Park
Park
Merriam Parks and Recreation
Park
Werner Park
Park
Werner Park
Park
Douglas Highlands Park
Park
Pioneer Crossing Park
Park
Antioch Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Crestview Park
Park
Waterfall Park
Park
Waterfall Park
Park
Hickory Hills Park
Park
Hickory Hills Park
Park
Quail Creek Park
Park
Quail Creek Park
Park
Sister Cities Park
Park
Brown Memorial Park
Park
North Park
Park
John F. Lynch Park
Park
West Flanders Park
Park
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Par Course
Park
Herman Laird Park
Park
Shops (22) A+
IKEA
Furniture
Snappy
Convenience Store
Spirit Life Apparel & Screenprinting
Clothing
ZD Beauty Spa
Beauty
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Total Home Showroom
Interior Decoration
Verizon
Electronics
Old Navy
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
PetSmart
Pets
Ross
Department Store
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Merriam Hardware
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Cute Nails
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Trek
Bicycle
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
My Home Contemporary Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Russell Florist & Gifts
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Merriam.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Mission Transit Center
Bus Station
Johnson Drive at Roe
Bus Stop
Johnson Drive at Roe
Bus Stop
Roe at 55th
Bus Stop
Roe at 55th
Bus Stop
Roe at 53rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Roe at 53rd Terrace
Bus Stop
Roe at 51st
Bus Stop
Roe at 51st
Bus Stop
Roe at 48th
Bus Stop
Roe at 48th
Bus Stop
47th at Roe
Bus Stop
47th at Roe
Bus Stop
47th at Fontana
Bus Stop
47th at El Monte
Bus Stop
Shawnee Mission Parkway at Mission
Bus Stop
Shawnee Mission Parkway at Mission
Bus Stop
47th at Alhambra
Bus Stop
47th at 9th
Bus Stop
47th at Mohawk
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Merriam is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Merriam crime rates are 6,342 per 100k, which is 163% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
5,655 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
686 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Merriam is $63,347 - which is 18% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$63,347 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Merriam Police Department
Police
Merriam Fire Department
Fire Station
Station Number 1
Fire Station
ER of Shawnee
Clinic
Kiene Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Martin Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care
Doctor
Shawnee Mission School District Police Department Headquarters
Police
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Hospital
Shawnee Fire Station 71
Fire Station
Shawnee Police Department
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fry Orthodontics
Dentist
Consolidated Fire District 2 Station 21
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Doctor
Overland Park Fire Department Station 1 - Marty Memorial Station
Fire Station
Mission Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kansas City Kansas Fire Station 17
Fire Station
Johnson County Fire and Emergency Medical Services District 2 Station 59
Fire Station
Overland Park Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Merriam home prices are $187,500 - which is 39% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$187,500 B
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C-

The Merriam graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Merriam Park Elementary
Crestview Elem
Nieman Elem
St Joseph Catholic School
Hope Lutheran School
East Antioch Elem
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Midland Trail
Bluejacket-Flint
Rhein Benninghoven Elem
Shawanoe Elem
Overland Christian Schools
Heritage Online Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Santa Fe Trail Elem
Ray Marsh Elem
Rushton Elem
Comanche Elem
Overland Park Elem
Oak Grove Elem
Good Shepherd School
Junction Elementary
Tomahawk Elem
Our Lady Of Unity School
Highlands Elem
High Schools (0) F
Shawnee Mission North High
Overland Christian Schools
Heritage Online Academy
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee Mission West High
Turner High
Oxford Park Kansas City Christian Campus
Kansas City Christian School
J C Harmon High
Shawnee Mission East High
Bishop Miege High School
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ratings F

Merriam has an overall rating of 50% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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Merriam, KS is the Bottom of the Barrel! 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) If you ever find yourself anywhere near Merriam, Kansas the best advice I can give you is to turn around and drive away as quickly as you can in the other direction. It's embarrassing to me to admit that I have lived here for 12 years now. Living in Merriam has been a depressing ...Read More experience, to say the least. I thought I was moving into one of the best areas in Kansas. I could not have been more wrong. Schools that are an embarrassment, a crime rate that is enough to make you have nightmares, poor job and housing prospects, communities that are falling apart before your very eyes, and citizens who just don't care about the community they live in. It's a disgrace, and it's absolutely not a good place to live, or even visit.


For those of us who are here, we have at least a few things to do for entertainment. There's the Merriam Waterfall Park, KC Night Train party bus rentals and tours, Skate City, Antioch Park, Escape Room Kansas City, and KC Indoor Skatepark. It's embarrassing to say that's about all we have here, but there it is. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Merriam? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Campbell Park
      Merriam Historic Plaza
      Chatlain Park
      Chatlain Park
      Merriam Parks and Recreation
      Werner Park
      Werner Park
      Douglas Highlands Park

      Entertainment

      Fire Circle
      Cinemark
      Aztec Fine Arts Theater
      Splash Cove
      Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
      Shawnee Town Museum
      TallulahBelle's
      the [un]studio

      Food & Drink

      IKEA Restaurant
      Taco Bell
      Jimmy John's
      Jack in the Box
      Chipotle
      Freddy's
      Krispy Kreme
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Merriam? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Merriam.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merriam? The cost of living in Merriam is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Kansas.
      Merriam
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merriam? Merriam crime rates are 6,342, which are 163% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      6,342 per 100k people

      173% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      173% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Merriam? The median income in Merriam is $63,347 which is 18% higher than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $63,34715% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,60119% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Merriam a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Shawnee Mission Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Merriam home prices? Merriam home prices are $187,500 - which is 39% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $187,5002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9672% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Merriam have good schools? The Merriam graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Merriam a good place to live? Merriam has an overall rating of 50% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      3 total surveys

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