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Living in Merrillville

Merrillville is a city in the United States. Its population was 36,476 in July 2026. There were 1,034 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 70.5% and the vacancy rate was 4.48%.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Merrillville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,282 per month, while the median home value was US$211,400 in July 2026. 57.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Merrillville recurring monthly costs, € per month€1586Private kindergarten€160Utilities, 85 m² flat€56Internet, 60 Mbps€42Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited55.51 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Merrillville (Wayback Machine capture 20250625052638)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,586 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Merrillville (Wayback Machine capture 20250625052638)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB41.89 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Merrillville (Wayback Machine capture 20250625052638)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home160 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Merrillville (Wayback Machine capture 20250625052638)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,282/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,670 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,296 people of 37,407 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,587 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Merrillville is 7.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Merrillville 7.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd67,587 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct69.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct87.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,186 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,868 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate7.51 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Merrillville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Merrillville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio23 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents1,034 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate4,096 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Merrillville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMerrillville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Merrillville highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents144 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute32.11 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportGYY3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Merrillville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Merrillville.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Merrillville average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Merrillville average monthly precipitation, mm035701051405949599310813010910883906757JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Merrillville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Merrillville is 8.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Merrillville 8.458 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202419Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.278 · Feb 2.11 · Mar 8.56 · Apr 15.72 · May 21.83 · Jun 27.06 · Jul 28.61 · Aug 27.67 · Sep 24.89 · Oct 17.72 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 2.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.44 · Feb -7.94 · Mar -2.61 · Apr 3.17 · May 9.39 · Jun 15.06 · Jul 16.94 · Aug 15.78 · Sep 11.39 · Oct 5 · Nov -1 · Dec -6.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.08 · Feb -2.93 · Mar 2.97 · Apr 9.17 · May 15.03 · Jun 20.68 · Jul 23.47 · Aug 22.79 · Sep 18.97 · Oct 11.63 · Nov 4.78 · Dec -1.2 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center10Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 59.18 · Feb 48.51 · Mar 59.44 · Apr 93.47 · May 107.7 · Jun 129.8 · Jul 109.5 · Aug 108.5 · Sep 83.06 · Oct 90.42 · Nov 66.55 · Dec 56.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP)13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3140.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.13 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count14 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm854 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
La Presa37,410 residentsKaneohe37,430 residentsBell Gardens37,367 residentsNew Albany37,463 residentsTucker37,290 residentsMontclair37,563 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Merrillville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.9%Foreign residents 6.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.42 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents2,296 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density434.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population37,407 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Merrillville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–67%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on safety · range 58–78%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–68%
Family57%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–71%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 35–63%
Foreign residents2,296 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population37,407 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.06 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,127 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,670 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,186 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd211,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes70.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour61.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad6.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct3.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct79.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct6.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct26.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus16,898 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Merrillville?

The median gross salary is 3,868 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Merrillville?

The unemployment rate is 7.51 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Merrillville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.38 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Merrillville?

The published population is 37,407 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Merrillville?

2,296 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Merrillville a good place to live?

Merrillville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Merrillville (Wayback Machine capture 20250625052638) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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