Name: Merrillville, IN
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Living in Merrillville, IN

Ranks better than 73% of areas Follow

Population

34,871

Median Age

40.1 Years

Merrillville Area Facts

Merrillville has a Livability Score of 73_/100, which is considered excellent
Merrillville crime rates are 9% lower than the Indiana average
Cost of living in Merrillville is 10% higher than the Indiana average

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What do the locals think about Merrillville?

63%

Family friendly

25%

Public transit is accessible

50%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

38%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

50%

A quiet area

38%

Sense of community

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Merrillville Reviews

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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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