Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Merrionette Park
Merrionette Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,219
Population
1,946
Renter Mix
40% Rent
This small community houses a popular entertainment venue and is minutes from Chicago
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Great Location
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Quiet
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Convenient
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Entertainment
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Merrionette Park is a small village about 30 minutes south of Chicago. This small town is predominately residential but houses a small commercial center and a hospital. Merrionette Park is best known for being home to 115 Bourbon Street, a large New Orleans-themed entertainment venue complete with a Cajun restaurant, a beer garden, and live music. To get more variety, Merrionette Park residents travel to neighboring communities such as Crestwood and Oak Lawn. Thankfully residents don’t have to travel more than 20 minutes to get what they need. Located less than 15 minutes away in Crestwood, Rivercrest Shopping Center is a popular spot and offers a movie theater, chain restaurants, big-box department stores, local eateries, and more. If you’re looking for an apartment in an affordable, quiet area with easy access to bigger towns for amenities, Merrionette Park is a great option.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,392
Average: $64,679
Education
360
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
917
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Merrionette Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Merrionette Park, IL is $1,219 for one bedroom, and $1,410 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrionette Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,219/month
434 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrionette Park, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
167 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mt. Greenwood Park
- Munroe Park
- Prospect Gardens Park
- Graver Park
- Calumet Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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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.