Living in Merrillville
Merrillville is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 35,224 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 27%, #3,225 of 12,111), low-income households (top 28%, #2,643 of 9,771), climate-conscious movers (top 43%, #5,145 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merrillville
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Gary, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:27.
How Merrillville ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #9,309 of 11,898 | #187 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,643 of 9,771 | #118 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,102 of 8,006 | #109 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,930 of 6,237 | #77 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,928 of 9,474 | #119 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,704 of 9,474 | #116 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #8,486 of 10,762 | #129 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,807 of 7,271 | #97 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 58 | #1,691 of 2,119 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,466 of 8,006 | #97 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,225 of 12,111 | #174 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 49 | #4,555 of 7,271 | #45 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,148 of 9,474 | #88 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,943 of 18,063 | #384 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #14,744 of 16,523 | #305 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #14,957 of 18,063 | #386 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,229 of 16,523 | #64 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,068 of 21,167 | #29 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,145 of 12,111 | #84 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #5,335 of 6,413 | #31 of 46 | Map |
| Business owner | 43 | #7,138 of 12,111 | #82 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Crown Point (Indiana) 8 km
- Hobart (Indiana) 8 km
- Griffith 9 km
- Winfield (Indiana) 10 km
- Schererville 10 km
- Saint John (Indiana) 12 km
- Gary (Indiana) 12 km
- Highland (Indiana, 22,936 residents) 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.