Living in Merrick, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Merrick · Census data 2020–2024
Merrick has 21,744 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $185,740 (116% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $771,900, the median rent is $2,919/month.
Merrick at a glance
- Population
- 21,744
- Median age
- 42State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $185,740State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $771,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,919/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Merrick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 116% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Merrick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Merrick the median home value is $771,900, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,919 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Merrick median household income
The median household income in Merrick is $185,740 and the income per person is $74,522. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Merrick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,376
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.95
Merrick demographics
- Population
- 21,744
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 7,349
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Merrick ›
Education in Merrick
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Merrick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Merrick
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 14.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Merrick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
| Wantagh | 18,365 | $179,362 | $706,600 | $2,270 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Seaford | 15,549 | $172,557 | $658,300 | $2,489 |
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What is the median household income in Merrick, NY?
The median household income in Merrick is $185,740, 116% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Merrick?
The median home value in Merrick is $771,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Merrick?
The median gross rent in Merrick is $2,919 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Merrick, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 116% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Merrick?
The median age in Merrick is 42 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Merrick?
The average commute to work in Merrick is 39 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Merrick?
The unemployment rate in Merrick is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Merrick?
64.4% of adults in Merrick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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