Apartments for rent 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.