Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Merrifield, VA
$660,800Median home value
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About Merrifield
Merrifield is a dense, transit-oriented suburb in Fairfax County, Virginia, transformed around the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station. The Mosaic District is its walkable downtown of shops, restaurants, and apartments, surrounded by townhome neighborhoods and the Inova Fairfax medical campus. It is one of Northern Virginia's most convenient commuter locations.
Home prices in Merrifield
The median home value in Merrifield is $660,800.
Top places in Merrifield
- Mosaic District — the walkable town center with shops, dining, and the Angelika Film Center.
- Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station — the Orange Line stop at the district's edge.
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus — the region's largest hospital, in the CDP.
- Nottoway Park — the county park with trails minutes south.
- Tysons — the region's biggest mall and job center, ~10 minutes north.
Commuting from Merrifield
- Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station (Orange Line) reaches downtown D.C. in ~30 minutes.
- Tysons is ~10 minutes north; Dulles Airport (IAD) is ~20 minutes west.
- I-495 and I-66 both border the CDP.
Merrifield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Merrifield, VA?
The median home value in Merrifield is $660,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Merrifield, VA?
Dunn Loring–Merrifield Metro station (Orange Line) reaches downtown D.C. in ~30 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.