At a Glance
Median Income
$179,415
$70,768 per capita
Home Value
$715,700
Zillow: $857,559
Median Rent
$2,756/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Merrick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merrick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merrick residents earn a median household income of $179,415 , which is 139% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,768. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrick is $715,700 , 154% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $857,559. Median rent is $2,756/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Merrick reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
61.6% of adults in Merrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrick has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population21,816
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density5,849/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$179,415
Per Capita$70,768
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$715,700
Rent$2,756
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$857,559
Housing Units7,259
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrick was built in 1956.
15.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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