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North Merrick, NY
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North Merrick, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is North Merrick a Good Place to Live?
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.