Population
Clarksburg
29,246
Merrick
21,816
Median Income
Clarksburg
$178,641
Merrick
$179,415
Home Value
Clarksburg
$646,200
Merrick
$715,700
Rent
Clarksburg
$2,298
Merrick
$2,756
Crime Rate
Clarksburg
N/A
Merrick
N/A
Cost of Living
Clarksburg
244.1
Merrick
255.6
Avg Temp
Clarksburg
N/A
Merrick
N/A
Unemployment
Clarksburg
4.2%
Merrick
4.4%
How Similar Are Clarksburg & Merrick?
Merrick is Clarksburg's #10 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Clarksburg
29,246
Merrick
21,816
Clarksburg has a 25% larger population than Merrick.
Political Leaning
Clarksburg
21.9%
Merrick
52.1%
Clarksburg leans Democratic while Merrick leans Republican.
Unemployment
Clarksburg
4.2%
Merrick
4.4%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 3% difference.
Median Income
Clarksburg
$178,641
Merrick
$179,415
Both cities have similar median income — just a 0% difference.
Home Values
Clarksburg
$646,200
Merrick
$715,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 10% difference.
Education
Clarksburg
44.1%
Merrick
42.8%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Clarksburg
29.5%
Merrick
85.1%
Merrick's demographics is significantly higher than Clarksburg's — 65% difference.
Cost of Living
Clarksburg
244.1
Merrick
255.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Clarksburg and Merrick share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Clarksburg
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Merrick
Clarksburg leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Clarksburg leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMerrick scores 190.5 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 273.1 in Clarksburg. Clarksburg scores 281.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 345.2 in Merrick. Clarksburg has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,246 vs $2,747 in Merrick (18% lower).
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Housing Market — Merrick leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMerrick has a vacancy rate of 1.1% compared to 2.3% in Clarksburg. Clarksburg has a median property tax of $5,616 vs $10,001 in Merrick (44% lower). Clarksburg has a median rent of $2,298 vs $2,756 in Merrick (17% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Merrick leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMerrick has a poverty rate of 2.6% compared to 4.5% in Clarksburg. Clarksburg: 15,513 vs Merrick: 11,316 for labor force. Clarksburg has a work from home of 28.3% compared to 21.5% in Merrick.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMerrick has a high school diploma or higher of 53.9% compared to 51.0% in Clarksburg. Clarksburg has a bachelor's degree or higher of 44.1% compared to 42.8% in Merrick.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSClarksburg has a population of 29,246, about 1.3x the size of Merrick (21,816). Clarksburg skews younger with a median age of 38.2 vs 41.6.
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Clarksburg
Merrick
Healthcare — Clarksburg leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareClarksburg: 5 vs Merrick: 3 for with emergency services. Clarksburg: 3.0 vs Merrick: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Clarksburg leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMerrick has a public transit of 15.0% compared to 2.6% in Clarksburg. Clarksburg has a work from home of 28.3% compared to 21.5% in Merrick. Clarksburg has a drive alone of 60.0% compared to 56.4% in Merrick.
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