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Merrifield, VA

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Enjoy suburban luxury within minutes of countless urban amenities

Suburban Upscale Peaceful Diverse Family-Friendly Picturesque

Situated about 14 miles west of Washington, DC, Merrifield is a picturesque suburb in northern Virginia’s Fairfax County. Merrifield residents delight in ample lush green space, affording a peaceful atmosphere along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Merrifield is regarded for its vibrant shopping centers. The Mosaic District is Merrifield’s crown jewel, touting a bevy of independent boutiques, inspired restaurants, and premier national retailers in a sophisticated, walkable environment. Merrifield also boasts an array of laidback plazas for convenient, everyday needs.

Merrifield is minutes away from notable area destinations, such as George Mason University, EagleBank Arena, Tysons Corner Center, and the heart of Arlington. Commuting and traveling from Merrifield is a breeze with access to I-66, Capital Beltway, U.S. 50, and the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station (served by the Orange Line) as well as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eakin Community Park
  • Gateway Regional Park
  • Nottoway Park
  • Hidden Oaks Nature Center
  • Wolf Trap National Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.