Merrick, NY
Living in Merrick
Bikeability83
Walkability71
Commute5
Public Transit88
Affordability1
Public Safety92
Airports94
Hospitals7
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
62%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate14%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$158kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K or more34%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office23%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation24%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$573kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$381 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K47%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrick
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Nassau County15
Property Crime in Merrick
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Nassau County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrick
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrick, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrick, NY
Grace Christian Academy
1 miles, N
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Pk-8
2 miles, NE
De La Salle School
2 miles, W
Woodward Mental Health Center
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Merrick, NY
Molloy College
5 miles, NW
Hofstra University
5 miles, NW
Adelphi University
7 miles, NW
Farmingdale State College
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrick, NY
Mount Sinai South Nassau
4 miles, W
Mercy Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Nassau University Medical Center
5 miles, N
Chsli St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Merrick, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
12 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
19 miles, NW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
26 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, N