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Merritt Park, NY
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Merritt Park, NY
At a Glance
How Merritt Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merritt Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merritt Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merritt Park residents earn a median household income of $136,250 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,532. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merritt Park is $458,500 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,043. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 45.4% 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 2007.
Safety & Crime
Merritt Park reports 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,710/100K.
Education
42.6% of adults in Merritt Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merritt Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.