Population 12,366 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.13 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Merrick is a place of big households: 3.12 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. North Merrick has larger households than the great majority of New York cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Merrick is 42.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in North Merrick, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Merrick
Renters in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Merrick is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in North Merrick are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. North Merrick has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New York cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
North Merrick is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. North Merrick has older homes than at least four in five New York cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,638 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,726 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,884 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,247 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Merrick pays $2,884 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,247 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Merrick
Bachelor's degrees in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Merrick: 55.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Merrick is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Merrick
| Period | North Merrick | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in North Merrick than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Merrick compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Merrick | 3.12 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1954 | $2,884 | 55.3% | 94.0% | 3.7% |
| North Bellmore | 3.21 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 1957 | $2,741 | 52.1% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Roosevelt | 4.30 | 36.4 | 17.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1955 | $2,305 | 29.6% | 84.7% | 5.7% |
| East Meadow | 3.23 | 43.4 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1959 | $2,665 | 49.7% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Merrick | 2.98 | 43.5 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1953 | $2,945 | 65.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Uniondale | 3.72 | 37.5 | 18.4% | 27.9% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,411 | 25.4% | 84.0% | 7.9% |
| Bellmore | 3.06 | 41.8 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,782 | 55.9% | 98.4% | 4.4% |
| Freeport | 3.44 | 39.9 | 15.8% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 1952 | $2,365 | 27.2% | 87.2% | 6.5% |
| North Wantagh | 2.84 | 44.1 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1955 | $1,908 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Wantagh | 3.21 | 41.6 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1956 | $2,743 | 52.6% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| Baldwin | 3.27 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 15.0% | 3.8% | 1947 | $1,940 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Merrick. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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