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Merrillville, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
Merrillville, IN
At a Glance
How Merrillville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrillville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merrillville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merrillville residents earn a median household income of $64,791 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,768. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrillville is $194,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,982. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Merrillville reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Merrillville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrillville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.