Living in North Merrick, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Merrick · Census data 2020–2024
North Merrick has 12,366 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $161,554 (88% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $675,800, the median rent is $2,906/month.
North Merrick at a glance
- Population
- 12,366
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $161,554State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $675,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,906/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is North Merrick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Merrick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Merrick the median home value is $675,800, 103% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,906 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,834 a month in housing costs.
North Merrick median household income
The median household income in North Merrick is $161,554 and the income per person is $65,524. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Merrick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,182
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 3.02
North Merrick demographics
- Population
- 12,366
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 4,086
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Merrick ›
Education in North Merrick
54% of adults 25 and older in North Merrick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Merrick
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 10.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
North Merrick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Merrick | 12,366 | $161,554 | $675,800 | $2,906 |
| North Bellmore | 20,689 | $181,662 | $659,200 | $2,554 |
| Roosevelt | 18,885 | $135,069 | $477,400 | $2,565 |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | $133,971 | $631,800 | $2,890 |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Bellmore | 15,954 | $161,674 | $681,800 | $2,160 |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | $124,684 | $539,000 | $2,494 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
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What is the median household income in North Merrick, NY?
The median household income in North Merrick is $161,554, 88% 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 North Merrick?
The median home value in North Merrick is $675,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Merrick?
The median gross rent in North Merrick is $2,906 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is North Merrick, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in North Merrick?
The median age in North Merrick is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Merrick?
The average commute to work in North Merrick is 36 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Merrick?
The unemployment rate in North Merrick is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Merrick?
54% of adults in North 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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