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Merrillville Area Facts

  • Merrillville has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Merrillville crime rates are 9% lower than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Merrillville is 5% higher than the Indiana average
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It was better in 2000 User Rating 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 User Rating 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
      Tahoe Park
      Hidden Lake Park
      Collins Park
      Brookview Park
      Glenwood Park
      Rosenbaum Park
      Independence 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 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Indiana.
      Merrillville
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Merrillville? Merrillville crime rates are 1,540, which are 9% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,540 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65  

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Merrillville? The median income in Merrillville is $95,323 which is 26% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $95,32317% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,6984% 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 $258,382 - which is 14% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $258,38221% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,59611% 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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