Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Merrillville is a mid-size city in Indiana with a population of 36,343. Residents earn $64,791 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merrillville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Merrillville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Merrillville is $64,791, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Merrillville is $194,000, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Merrillville is below the national average at 333 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,444 per 100,000, 76% above the national average.
25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Merrillville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,791 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,768 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.16% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $194,000 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,982 |
| Median List Price | $262,500 |
| Median List Price | $262,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 35.4% |
| Inventory | 82 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,527 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.16% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 333.2/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 11.2/100K |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Rape | 14.0/100K |
| Robbery | 114.8/100K |
| Assault | 193.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,444.0/100K |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 512.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,676.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 254.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4727°N, 87.3181°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,094/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 14 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |