How long is the commute from Merriam, KS?
Workers who live in Merriam, KS take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
19.6% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Merriam get to work
| Means of transportation | Merriam | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±4.1 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.6% (±3.2 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Merriam, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (20.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merriam, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Merriam ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 692 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merriam
| Vehicles available | Merriam | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±4.9 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±4.5 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±3.1 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Merriam, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Merriam
| Merriam | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.6% (±3.2 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.8 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merriam, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Johnson County (95.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Merriam
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam | — | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Mission | 2.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Roeland Park | 3.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Fairway | 3.5 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Prairie Village | 3.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hills | 4.1 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Lake Quivira | 4.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 4.5 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Mission Woods | 4.6 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mission, KS (17.8 minutes), Roeland Park, KS (17.5 minutes), Fairway, KS (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Edgerton | 23.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Lexington Township (Johnson County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Oxford Township (Johnson County) | 23.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Aubry Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Gardner | 22.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Shawnee | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Merriam | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Leawood | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Olathe | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Overland Park | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Westwood Hills | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Prairie Village | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Lenexa | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Johnson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Merriam
How long is the average commute in Merriam?
Workers who live in Merriam, KS take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merriam without a car?
3.9% of households in Merriam have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merriam?
19.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Merriam worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam city, Kansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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