Merrillville, IN
Living in Merrillville
Bikeability25
Walkability16
Commute37
Public Transit33
Affordability74
Public Safety61
Airports86
Hospitals58
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+461 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$3.4k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$908Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrillville
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Merrillville
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrillville
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrillville, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrillville, IN
Happy Days Learning Center
2 miles, NW
Aquinas Catholic Community School
2 miles, NW
Indiana Horizon Academy
3 miles, SE
Avicenna Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merrillville, IN
DeVry University-Indiana
1 miles, SW
Indiana University-Northwest
6 miles, N
Purdue University Northwest
11 miles, NW
Valparaiso University
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrillville, IN
Pinnacle Hospital
2 miles, S
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
2 miles, SW
Regional Mental Health Center
3 miles, W
St Mary Medical Center Inc
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Merrillville, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
31 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
46 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
54 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
104 miles, NW