The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96916 sells for about $244,500, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 96916 — Merizo
The housing market in 96916 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price growth. Market activity is driven by local demand and the unique geographic constraints of Guam, with few new developments currently impacting the supply side.
This area is primarily suited for local residents and those seeking a quiet, rural coastal lifestyle in southern Guam, away from the denser northern urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 19.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96916, Merizo, Guam
The area is subject to tropical storm and typhoon risks common to the Guam region, requiring specific building standards and insurance considerations.
Property taxes in Guam are administered by the Department of Revenue and Taxation based on assessed values, with specific exemptions for primary residences.
The area features access to coastal recreation, including Merizo Pier Park and proximity to southern Guam's natural beaches and hiking trails.
The local economy is heavily influenced by tourism, agriculture, and proximity to military installations on Guam.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle along Route 4, which serves as the main coastal highway connecting the village to the rest of the island.
Property insurance premiums are high due to the significant risk of typhoon damage in the Pacific region.
Data retrieved from Guam-specific census profiles and ZCTA-level estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular waterfront park used for swimming, picnics, and community events.
Accessible via boat from Merizo, offering water sports and beach activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.