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Merritt Park, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,723
Population
3,916/sq mi density
$136,250
Median Income
$64,532 per capita
$458,500
Home Value
$560,043 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
45.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
300
Violent Crime/100K
1,710 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$136,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$458,500 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$458,500
63% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
831
Median year built: 2007
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$458,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$560,043
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.6%
Owner-Occupied
17.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
46% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2007
Average age of housing stock: 19 years
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $458,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,043 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 831 |
| Median Year Built | 2007 |
| Rent Burden | 45.4% |