Merrillville, IN

Living in Merrillville

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 16
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 42
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Schools 73
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Residents

35k Population +461 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$3.4k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$908 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrillville

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Merrillville

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 10
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 28 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrillville

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrillville, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrillville, IN

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Avicenna Academy
3 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Merrillville, IN

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Valparaiso University
14 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrillville, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
2 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Merrillville, IN

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