Population 6,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Merion Station
Household size in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Merion Station average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.60 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Merion Station is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.6, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Merion Station: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Pennsylvania city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Merion Station
Renters in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Merion Station is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Merion Station: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Merion Station has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Merion Station is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only four of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,502 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,638 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,172 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,062 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$561 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Merion Station costs $2,062 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $561 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Merion Station
Bachelor's degrees in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Merion Station is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (84.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.6% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.7% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Merion Station: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Merion Station has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Merion Station
| Period | Merion Station | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Merion Station runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Merion Station compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merion Station | 2.74 | 42.9 | 2.6% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 1942 | $2,062 | 84.6% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| Bala-Cynwyd | 2.78 | 42.2 | 9.6% | 25.2% | 9.5% | 1960 | $1,882 | 77.1% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Narberth | 2.44 | 47.1 | 4.6% | 26.4% | 6.4% | 1950 | $1,898 | 79.0% | 99.2% | 3.3% |
| Wynnewood | 2.61 | 43.9 | 5.5% | 23.7% | 2.7% | 1949 | $1,848 | 80.4% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Ardmore | 2.36 | 39.9 | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,605 | 70.7% | 98.1% | 4.3% |
| Millbourne | 2.59 | 37.6 | 6.7% | 65.8% | 12.0% | 1944 | $1,016 | 29.9% | 84.7% | 3.0% |
| Upper Darby | 2.89 | 34.9 | 19.3% | 48.8% | 7.2% | 1944 | $1,354 | 21.9% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
| Haverford | 2.34 | 46.0 | 7.3% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,137 | 78.3% | 97.4% | 6.1% |
| Gladwyne | 2.90 | 46.7 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 8.8% | 1969 | $3,094 | 85.5% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Havertown | 2.79 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1948 | $1,574 | 60.8% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| East Lansdowne | 2.31 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 1938 | $1,626 | 22.7% | 89.7% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Merion Station. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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