Merrick SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Merrick summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Merrick. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Merrick is 163 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Merrick is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Merrick is $878,203.
The median income in Merrick is $185,740.
Merrick's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Merrick Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Merrick | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 283 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Merrick, NY Weather
The average high in Merrick is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Merrick |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Merrick Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Merrick
The current population in Merrick is 21,744. The population has increased 2.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,744 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 21,816 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 21,004 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 20,990 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 20,594 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 20,130 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 19,966 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 20,679 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 20,808 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 20,572 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 21,293 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 21,208 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 21,222 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 21,317 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 21,326 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Merrick
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Merrick is:
83.1% White with 18,061 White residents.
1.7% African American with 378 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 810 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 116 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 569 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 1,810 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Merrick | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Merrick
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Merrick is 50.4% female with 10,959 female residents.
Merrick is 49.6% male with 10,784 male residents.
| Gender | Merrick | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Merrick for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Merrick completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Merrick completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Merrick completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Merrick completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Merrick completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Merrick completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Merrick completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Merrick completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Merrick completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Merrick | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Merrick, New York
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2.0% of households in Merrick earn Less than $10,000.
0.1% of households in Merrick earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Merrick earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Merrick earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.9% of households in Merrick earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in Merrick earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.5% of households in Merrick earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Merrick earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Merrick earn $150,000 to $199,999.
45.5% of households in Merrick earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Merrick | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.9% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 45.5% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
