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Merrillville, IN
B+
Population: 36,196
Home Price: $151,800
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Overview
Merrillville is a small city in the state of Indiana with a population of 36,196. Merrillville has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
29.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Merrillville, IN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,225
$29,331
$32,693
Median Household Income
$61,230
$58,806
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
4.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Median Age
38.7
40.7
42.3
Gender
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Male
48.0%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
White
40.1%
92.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
45.1%
1.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.7%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.6%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Median Home Price
$151,800
$126,114
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$605
$801
Family Households
34.7%
34.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.3%
35.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.3%
74.7%
72.9%
Renters
31.7%
25.3%
27.1%
Education
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.1%
7.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.7%
36.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.4%
20.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.2%
11.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Mathematics
43.3%
49.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.7%
50.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Murder
8.6
4.4
3.0
Rape
43.2
32.7
38.0
Robbery
54.7
49.7
40.7
Assault
37.4
192.8
188.5
Property Crime
Merrillville
Indiana
United States
Burglary
193.0
238.5
336.1
Theft
1275.8
1630.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
201.6
160.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Merrillville, IN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
an environmentally
hot dog
hot dogs
vegan food
chinese food
pizza
style pizza
personal chef
chef
beer
oyster
salad
cigars
snacks
taco salad
beer wine
tacos
betterforyou
grocery
fare
chicago sports
high school football
football
video games
college football
hs football
sports teams
wrestling
basketball
college basketball
baseball
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
fantasy football
sports broadcasting
golf
hiphoprap music
teams
youth baseball
nba
inspired by
cover art
immersive experience
jewelry
studio
childrens books
creative
nft artist
craftsmanship
jewelry accessories
creative writing
graphic design
nft
collection
visual
ephemera
nature
theatre
designs
pfp
video games
sports cards
fighting games
nintendo games
music appreciator
random stuff
baseball cards
books
pokmon
disc golf
sportscards
anime
gaming
cigars
fitness
classic cars
poketubers
pokemon
autos
fast cars
sports
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
hiphoprap music
digital media
classic rock
marketing
nfl mlb
tv
indie
studio
gaming
creative
producer
promos
entertainmen
podcasts
lifestyle
comedy
hub
sports
fire pit
space
summer
winter
fishing
nature
lawn
facility
kayak angler
pool
beach
beaches
patio
gardening
photography
home depot
coffee shop
pawn shop
popup shop
pharmacy
walgreens
christmas shopping
jewelry
grocery store
poshmark
merch
grocery
gift cards
meijers
screenprinting
packaging
gas stations
dealership
tshirts
accessories
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