At a Glance
Median Income
$156,023
$62,554 per capita
Home Value
$644,700
Zillow: $781,520
Median Rent
$2,873/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Merrick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Merrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Merrick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Merrick residents earn a median household income of $156,023 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,554. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Merrick is $644,700 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,520. Median rent is $2,873/month, with 51.0% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
North Merrick reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
52.3% of adults in North Merrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Merrick has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,544
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density7,293/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,023
Per Capita$62,554
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$644,700
Rent$2,873
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$781,520
Housing Units4,139
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in North Merrick was built in 1953.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.