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Apartments for rent in Merrillville, IN

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Local Guide

See what Merrillville, IN has to offer.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Merrillville

I like the fact that we don't have to worry about people try to break in. Also the fact that there's a lot of places near that you could go to.

We have nearby shopping malls and restaurants for various tastes. I like the fact that you can go anywhere and do anything within 20 minutes.

Who Lives Here

Merrillville Demographics

Education

High School

29%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

10%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

40%

3 people

27%

4 people

18%

5 people

10%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

40%

50-100k

39%

100-150k

15%

150-200k

4%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

13%

20-45

33%

45-65

25%

65+

16%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Merrillville?

Percentage: 3/53/5

Renters gave this area a 3 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
Dec '23$762$1177$1104$1362
Nov '23$762$1180$1104$1362
Oct '23$762$1187$1104$1362
Sep '23$762$1180$1119$1362
Aug '23$762$1222$1119$1362
Jul '23$762$1160$1111$1362
Jun '23$762$1187$1087$1362
May '23$762$1215$1340$1362
Apr '23$762$1243$1452$1362
Mar '23$762$1220$1087$1362
Feb '23$762$1231$1087$1362
Jan '23$762$1210$1297$1362
Dec '22$762$1183$1305$1362

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Merrillville

Merrillville Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

20%

15-30 Mins

39%

30-40 Mins

18%

40-60 Mins

13%

60+ Mins

11%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 3737

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 28 of 33 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 21 of 33 renters

Percentage: 4545

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 19 of 33 renters

What Renters Are Saying

Merrillville Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 33 of 33 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 32 of 33 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 32 of 33 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 31 of 33 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 30 of 33 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 29 of 33 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 29 of 33 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 29 of 33 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 28 of 33 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 27 of 33 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 25 of 33 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 24 of 33 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 21 of 33 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 19 of 33 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 18 of 33 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 18 of 33 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 18 of 33 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 22 of 33 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 25 of 33 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 28 of 33 renters

Merrillville Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Merrillville

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What You Need to Know

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All About

Living in Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, a town in Indiana, has a population of slightly more than 35,000. With an average age of just under 39, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in Indiana, which has an average age of 37. The majority of residents own their homes in Merrillville, and 35% of residents rent. The average rent for Merrillville is $178/month more than the state average.

Many Merrillville residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 23% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Merrillville workers bring in an average annual income of just over $64,000, about the same as the average Indiana resident. However, Merrillville compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Merrillville has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (23%). Further, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 29 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Merrillville residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Many residents (44%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used widely. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

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