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Merrick, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Cooper

How is the nightlife in Merrick?

OK so I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $715,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $179,415, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,756 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of li...

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Austin R.

Biggest downsides of living in Merrick?

I work in hospitality and Homes are going for about $715,700 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Isaac Rodriguez

How much do you pay for rent in Merrick?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

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Stephen S.

Internet providers in Merrick?

Hi all, With a population of 21,816, Merrick is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Benjamin Cook

What surprised you most about Merrick?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Merrick sits at 119.

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Benjamin Cook

Thinking about relocating to Merrick from Dallas

Alright, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $179,415 in Merrick. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Stephen S.

Is Merrick worth it salary-wise?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Merrick sits at 119.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. T...

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Austin R.

Rent in Merrick getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $715,700 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Merrick sits at 119.0 per 100K. With a population of 21,816, Merrick is a small town. Median household income is $179,415, which ...

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Ruby Collins

Thinking about relocating to Merrick from Orlando

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,756 for rent here. With a population of 21,816, Merrick is a small town. Household incomes average around $179,415 in Merrick. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than...

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Piper Taylor

Rent vs buy in Merrick -what makes sense?

Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $715,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

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