Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMC CLASSIC Hobart 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (13) C+
Culver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
The Wellness Shoppe
Health Food
ALDI
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (9) F
Forest Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tahoe Park
Park
Hidden Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Collins Park
Park
Brookview Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Rosenbaum Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Robinson Park
Park
Martin Luther King Totlot
Park
Pittman Square Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Thomas Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Junedale Fields
Park
Shops (20) A+
Unknown Name
Furniture
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Unknown Name
Clothing
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
The Room Place
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
David's Bridal
Clothing
Petland
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Burlington
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
Macy's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Jared
Fashion
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Best Buy
Electronics
Ross
Department Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Merrillville.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
Costco
Bus Stop
Starbucks-Southlake Mall (Merrillville (E), IN)
Bus Stop
Southlake Mall
Bus Stop
Holiday Inn
Bus Stop
Merillville Plaza
Bus Stop
Target
Bus Stop
Merriville Town Hall (80th Place)
Bus Stop
Century Plaza Transfer (81st Avenue)
Bus Stop
Merriville Town Hall (78th Avenue)
Bus Stop
Sam's Club
Bus Stop
Merrillville High School (73rd Avenue)
Bus Stop
Southlake Methodist Hospital (86th Place)
Bus Stop
Merrillville High School (73rd Avenue)
Bus Stop
Meijer
Bus Stop
Teleperformance (Northwind)
Bus Stop
VA Clinic
Bus Stop
Food Bank/64th Avenue
Bus Stop
Food Bank/64th Avenue
Bus Stop
Towne Center
Bus Stop
Taft & US30
Bus Stop
Ivy Tech Community College
Bus Stop
Strack & Van Til 59th Ave/Broadway
Bus Stop
Andrean High School (59th Avenue)
Bus Stop
Andrean High School (59th Avenue)
Bus Stop
Lake County Government Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Merrillville is 99/100 - which is 10% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Merrillville crime rates are 2,046 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
1,707 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
338 crimes per 100k C
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employment C+

The median income in Merrillville is $63,381 - which is 26% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$63,381 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merrillville Police Department
Police
Hugh P. Seller, D.D.S.
Dentist
Derek M. Stephens, DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Methodist Hospitals - Southlake Campus
Hospital
Pinnacle Hospital
Hospital
Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Regional Mental Health Center - Strawhun Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lake County Sheriff's Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jewel-Osco
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gary Fire Department Station #5
Fire Station
Saint Mary Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Merrillville home prices are $140,600 - which is 11% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$140,600 D
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Merrillville graduation rate is 89% - which is 7% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (10) F
Happy Days Learning Center
Aquinas Catholic Community School
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Avicenna Academy
Indiana Horizon Academy
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Montessori Academy In The Oaks
John Wood Elementary School
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech
Merrillville Intermediate School
Eagle Park Community School
Faith Academy
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Merrillville High School
Andrean High School
Eagle Park Community School
Faith Academy
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ratings C+

Merrillville has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A-
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Merrillville Area Facts

  • Merrillville has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Merrillville crime rates are 11% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Merrillville is 10% higher than the Indiana average

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It was better in 2000 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 04, 2018) 2000 was the last year I lived there, having moved farther east to a kinder, gentler community that cared. Merrillville was never supposed to exist - it was unincorporated town in Ross Township, not a city. It got screwed out of income by Hobart - when they annexed the land whe ...Read More re Southlake Mall sits. Hobart (physically) sits 10 mi North of the mall on Lake George. When the Greek Church moved in, things got a little bit better for a lot of folks. But the drug crime from Gary continues to persist to this very day. Read Less
Merrillville: A Prime Midwest Choice 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) After living in Merrillville for a bit, I've really come to appreciate the city. It may seem like a small city, but it's surprisingly full of opportunities and recreational activities.

What I enjoy most about Merrillville is how affordable it is. Owning a home here is just a fra ...Read More ction of the cost for a comparable house in a major city like LA or New York. Since the home prices are so reasonable, you'll be able to easily afford a comfortable lifestyle. As far as job opportunities go, you probably won't have much difficulty finding a full-time or part-time job either.

Merrillville has a mall and a Walmart Supercenter, so you'll be able to get almost everything you'll need in one place. Just make sure you have your own car since the public transportation in Merrillville is virtually non-existent. One of the best areas in Merrillville, in my opinion, is the mall, since it has a great movie theater. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Merrillville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest Hill Park
      Unknown Name
      Tahoe Park
      Hidden Lake Park
      Unknown Name
      Collins Park
      Brookview Park
      Glenwood Park

      Entertainment

      AMC CLASSIC Hobart 12

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Jimmy John's
      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Chipotle
      Potbelly
      Chick-fil-A
      Firehouse Subs

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Merrillville? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Merrillville.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Merrillville? The cost of living in Merrillville is 99/100 - which is 10% higher than Indiana.
      Merrillville
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merrillville? Merrillville crime rates are 2,046, which are 11% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,046 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      37%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Merrillville? The median income in Merrillville is $63,381 which is 26% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $63,38115% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,4125% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Merrillville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Regional Mental Health Center - Strawhun Center
      Methodist Hospitals - Southlake Campus
      Pinnacle Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Merrillville home prices? Merrillville home prices are $140,600 - which is 11% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $140,60024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07513% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Merrillville have good schools? The Merrillville graduation rate is 89% - which is 7% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      21% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Merrillville a good place to live? Merrillville has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      8 total surveys

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