Merriam, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,069 housing units in Merriam.
This represents a 5.5% decline from 5,366 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 5,069 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Merriam is about 64.2%.
Merriam's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.2%.
Average household size is 2.26 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Merriam were built after 1967.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.90% |
| One Bedroom | 15.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 38.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $112,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $86,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.73 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $678 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57.10% |
| Debt Free | 27.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.2% |
