Merrillville, IN
1 neighborhoods · 39,121 residents · Indiana
C+
51/100
62
Safety Score
52
Affordability
$60K
Median Income
$176K
Median Home Value
Is Merrillville, IN a Good Place to Live?
Merrillville receives an overall livability grade of C+ (51/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Indiana. Safety scores B (62/100). Affordability scores C+ (52/100) with a median household income of $60,432 and median home values around $176,000.
About 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 9.1%. 63% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 39.
$1,206
Median Rent/mo
23.4%
College Educated
9.1%
Unemployment
63%
Owner-Occupied
39
Median Age
39,121
Population
1
Zip Codes
Lake
County
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Neighborhoods in Merrillville
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46410Lake Co. | 51 C+ | 62 | 52 | $60K | $176K | 39,121 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.