Merrillville
- Suburb in Indiana
Suburb
Merrillville
- grade BOverall Grade
- Suburb in Indiana
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 114 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$151,800
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,135
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Merrillville Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault63.3national 282.7
- Murder20.1national 6.1
- Rape8.6national 40.7
- Robbery46national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary218.6national 500.1
- Theft891.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft247.3national 284
Residents
Working in Merrillville
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,230
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Merrillville
Top Private Schools Near Merrillville
- grade A
Andrean High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 149 reviews
- grade B+
Victory Christian Academy
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 19 reviews
- grade B+
Illiana Christian High School
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 223 reviews
- grade B+
Portage Christian School
- Rating 3.43 out of 5 14 reviews
- grade B+
Calumet Christian School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 8 reviews
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Merrillville Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 114 reviews
The municipality of Merrillville, located south of Gary and dubbed "Downtown Northwest Indiana," is home to several eateries, banks, shopping centers, and other businesses characteristic of late-20th-century American suburbs.
I've lived in Merrillville for a few years now, and I've had a positive experience thus far. I grew up in the country for my entire childhood, and then as an adult moved to a large town, which is Merrillville. I still get the feel of the country that hold fondly, but everything is a short drive away. I love it! A big plus is Merrillville seems to be putting effort in expanding and making sure our communities are safe and developing.
There is a lot of crime in my neighborhood. I would not like to live here much longer. If it were different I would reconsider staying. My partner and I have a toddler and I would like them to live in a safer place.