City of Merriam, Kansas

About Merriam Merriam is located along I-35 in Northeast Johnson County, Kansas. Just eight miles south of downtown Kansas City, Merriam is a welcoming, peaceful, tight-knit community that is small in size, but big at heart. Our residents enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services including beautiful tree-lined streets, walking trails, plentiful parks, public art and abundant events. With affordable housing in safe neighborhoods, an award-winning school district, and our convenient location, Merriam is the ideal community to call home. Wherever you’re from, whatever you do, Merriam is just right … for all the best reasons. Just right for your family. Just right for making friends. Just right for starting your life together. Just right for building a business. Just right for your first home. Just right for your forever home.