At a Glance
Median Income
$136,250
$64,532 per capita
Home Value
$458,500
Zillow: $560,043
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merritt Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.2% (11% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,723
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,916/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,250
Per Capita$64,532
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$458,500
Rent$3,501
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$560,043
Housing Units831
Rent Burden45.4%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation273 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Merritt Park was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.