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Living in North Merrick

North Merrick is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, North Merrick had a population of 12,238. North Merrick's unemployment stood at 3.55% at the end of 2024. North Merrick's foreign population totalled 865 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 69% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of American cities that publish it.

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

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

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for North Merrick yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,507 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 865 people of 12,238 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in North Merrick is 3.6%. 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%12000–5North Merrick 3.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 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
Median gross salary5,609 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.55 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to North Merrick. 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

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

Mobility and administration

North Merrick's nearest airport was JFK, 19 km away and offered 162 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count162 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataJFK3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for North Merrick. 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

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in North Merrick.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 5.8 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperature moved from 0.5°C in January to 24.5°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
North Merrick average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
North Merrick average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120827010090939898104919478101JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
North Merrick annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.8PM2.5µg/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 North Merrick is 5.8 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/m³1355–6North Merrick 5.8262 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/m³1248–958 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 mean5.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.1 · Feb 5.4 · Mar 9.3 · Apr 14.9 · May 20.2 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 28.6 · Aug 27.9 · Sep 24.3 · Oct 18.1 · Nov 12.1 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.2 · Feb -2.5 · Mar 0.9 · Apr 6.1 · May 11.4 · Jun 16.9 · Jul 20.4 · Aug 19.9 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 9.9 · Nov 4.3 · Dec 0 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 1.4 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 10.5 · May 15.8 · Jun 21.2 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 23.9 · Sep 20.2 · Oct 14 · Nov 8.2 · Dec 3.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 82.2 · Feb 70.1 · Mar 100 · Apr 90.2 · May 92.8 · Jun 97.8 · Jul 98 · Aug 104.4 · Sep 90.9 · Oct 94.4 · Nov 78 · Dec 100.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M317.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,099 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature12.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-3.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

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Population and city profile

An area of 4.5 km² comprised North Merrick at the end of 2025. The population density of North Merrick stood at 2,777.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
North Merrick residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.9%Foreign residents 7.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area4.45 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share6.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents865 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density2,778 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population12,238 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is North Merrick 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 worker37%strong on work, weak on safety · range 26–48%
Skilled employee47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 24–48%
Family40%strong on family, weak on safety · range 28–52%
Retirement34%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 20–48%
Foreign residents865 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,238 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent2,507 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,609 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.55 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in North Merrick 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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Common questions

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

What is the unemployment rate in North Merrick?

The unemployment rate is 3.55 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in North Merrick?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.77 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. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in North Merrick?

The published population is 12,238 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in North Merrick?

865 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is North Merrick a good place to live?

North Merrick 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). North Merrick, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/north-merrick/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {North Merrick, United States: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/north-merrick/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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