Merriam, KS housing market
The typical Merriam home is worth about $331,000, up 5.6% in a year, 33% above the Kansas typical home. Homes typically sell in 2 days.
Home values, sales, trends and how Merriam compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Merriam at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Merriam | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $171,000 | $138,000 |
| 2018 | $187,000 | $144,000 |
| 2019 | $199,000 | $151,000 |
| 2020 | $210,000 | $160,000 |
| 2021 | $234,000 | $176,000 |
| 2022 | $254,000 | $198,000 |
| 2023 | $281,000 | $216,000 |
| 2024 | $301,000 | $225,000 |
| 2025 | $312,000 | $240,000 |
| 2026 | $323,000 | $246,000 |
| August 2026 | $331,000 | $250,000 |
Merriam and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam | $331K | +5.6% | 2 | $73,600 |
| Overland Park | $484K | +5.5% | 10 | $104,834 |
| Shawnee | $427K | +4.7% | 3 | $109,940 |
4.5 years of income
The typical Merriam home costs about 4.5 years of the town's median household income, more than across Kansas (3.4 years).
How Merriam ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.