Kansas City metro, MO relocation guide
Moving to Merriam, MO
About Merriam
Merriam is a compact inner-ring suburb in northeastern Johnson County (2020 population 11,098), incorporated in 1950. Straddling I-35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway, it is a commercial and medical hub — home to the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus — with historic pockets like the R.W. Hocker subdivision's Lot K Spec House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Home prices in Merriam
The median listing price in Merriam is $362,500.
Top places in Merriam
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- Lot K Spec House
- The I-35 / Shawnee Mission Parkway commercial corridor.
- Merriam Marketplace and community events.
Commuting from Merriam
- RideKC bus routes serve Merriam along the I-35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway corridors; specific routes and frequencies were not verified.
Schools in Merriam
Public schools: Shawnee Mission School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Merriam FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Merriam, MO?
The median listing price in Merriam is $362,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Merriam, MO?
RideKC bus routes serve Merriam along the I-35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway corridors; specific routes and frequencies were not verified. - Which school district serves Merriam, MO?
Merriam is served by Shawnee Mission School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.