Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Merrick
Merrick, NY Area Guide
Enjoy access to NYC and beaches in this quaint hamlet
Coastal
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Nautical
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Luxurious
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Peaceful
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Accessible
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Walkable
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Situated on the South Shore of Nassau County, Merrick is a coastal hamlet boasting convenience to the vibrant New York City and the exciting Jones Beach State Park. Merrick exudes a nautical feel with several waterfront restaurants, marinas, and a private yacht club in town. Residents enjoy walkable access to mainstays like the local library, bank, train station, and eateries.
Merrick is home to top-notch public schools, parks, and strip malls. Norman J. Levy Park offers Merrick residents numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including kayaking, fishing, and hiking. The Merrick Theater and Center for the Arts hosts live theatrical performances while Merrick Cinemas plays nationally released movies in a quaint atmosphere. Getting around from Merrick is easy with access to the Long Island Rail Road and Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$170,589
Average: $186,967
Education
10,295
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,671
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merrick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
654 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,225 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
- Marine Nature Study Area
- Hofstra University Arboretum
- Jones Beach State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.