18 discussions from residents and visitors
Hi all, The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input.
Hey everyone, Just moved here 11 months ago and Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs?
The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in...
First post here. I've been here for 11 years and The median home value here is around $194,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts.
Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Merrillville sits at 144.0 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...
Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Merrillville sits at 144.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $64,791 in Merrillville. Cost of living is defin...
Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $194,000 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some ...
I'm originally from Dallas and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $194,000 on average. Median household income is $64,791, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of wo...
Median household income is $64,791, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Alright, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Hey everyone, With a population of 36,343, Merrillville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night...
Curious what people think. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated.
Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Merrillville sits at 144.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. H...
Longtime lurker here, I work in tech and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Hey everyone, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. TIA! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely...
Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 36,343, Merrillville is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in n...
Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. The median home value here is around $194,000, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Alright, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,343 people. Homes are going for about $194,000 on average. Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes...
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