Merrillville, Indiana Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 30,560. Estimated population in July 2005: 31,525 (+3.2% change)
Males: 14,577 (47.7%), Females: 15,983 (52.3%)

Lake County

Zip codes: 46410.

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $49,545 (year 2000)
Median house value: $101,300 (year 2000)

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Races in Merrillville:

• White Non-Hispanic (64.5%)
• Black (22.9%)
• Hispanic (9.7%)
• Other race (3.4%)
• Two or more races (2.2%)
• American Indian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (16.1%), Irish (10.7%), Polish (9.9%), English (5.5%), United States (4.8%), Italian (4.6%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 33.3 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Merrillville

• High school or higher: 86.5%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
• Unemployed: 4.4%
• Mean travel time to work: 29.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Merrillville town

• Never married: 25.4%
• Now married: 55.3%
• Separated: 1.5%
• Widowed: 8.0%
• Divorced: 9.7%

7.1% Foreign born (3.8% Europe, 1.3% Latin America, 1.3% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,504 (+8.9%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gary, IN (6.6 miles , pop. 102,746).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (34.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Crown Point, IN (4.6 miles ), Hobart, IN (5.5 miles ), New Chicago, IN (6.5 miles ), Gary, IN (6.6 miles ), Griffith, IN (7.0 miles ), Winfield, IN (7.2 miles ), Schererville, IN (7.4 miles ), Lake Station, IN (7.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 68 buildings, average cost: $105,300
• 1997: 82 buildings, average cost: $89,800
• 1998: 73 buildings, average cost: $103,600
• 1999: 74 buildings, average cost: $111,100
• 2000: 52 buildings, average cost: $115,000
• 2001: 55 buildings, average cost: $138,300
• 2002: 57 buildings, average cost: $136,400
• 2003: 63 buildings, average cost: $140,800
• 2004: 71 buildings, average cost: $134,800
• 2005: 103 buildings, average cost: $165,300

Latitude: 41.49 N, Longitude: 87.34 W

Area code: 219

Merrillville, Indiana business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.1%), Manufacturing (19.4%), Retail trade (12.0%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +7,147 (+23.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,789 (25.2%)

Average climate in Merrillville, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Merrillville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.4 miles away from the Merrillville city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/12/1965, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the city center injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Eugene Wilson - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Aug 17, 1980), David Carson - College basketball player (Oakland Golden Grizzlies), Justin Johnson - College basketball player (St. Louis Billikens).

Main business address for: NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO (ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED), NISOURCE INC/DE (ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED).

• METHODIST HOSPITALS INC SOUTHLAKE (8701 BROADWAY)
• SOUTHLAKE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC (8555 TAFT STREET)

• ST ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; CROWN POINT, IN)
• ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 6 miles; HOBART, IN)
• METHODIST HOSPITALS NORTHLAKE (about 8 miles; GARY, IN)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Merrillville:

• GARY/CHICAGO (about 10 miles; GARY, IN; ID: GYY)
• PORTER COUNTY MUNI (about 24 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; ID: VPZ)
• CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 36 miles; CHICAGO, IL; ID: MDW)

• GRIFFITH-MERRILLVILLE (about 5 miles; GRIFFITH, IN; ID: 05C)
• HOBART SKY RANCH (about 8 miles; HOBART, IN; ID: 3HO)
• LANSING MUNI (about 13 miles; CHICAGO, IL; ID: IGQ)

• 13 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
• 19 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.townofmerrillville.com

Colleges/Universities in Merrillville:

• DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY-WESTERN REGION-MERRILLVILLE (Full-time enrollment: 472; Location: 8200 GEORGIA ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.davenport.edu)
• MERRILLVILLE BEAUTY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 196; Location: 48 W 67TH PL; Private, for-profit)
• COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS COLLEGE-MAIN CAMPUS (FT enrollment: 87; Location: 1000 E 80TH PL STE 101N; Private, for-profit; Website: aeccbc.com)
• KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT INC (FT enrollment: 50; Location: 1000 E 80TH PL SOUTH TOWER STE 609; Private, for-profit; Website: WWW.KELLER.EDU; Offers Master's degree)
• SAWYER COLLEGE-MERRILLVILLE (FT enrollment: 27; Location: 3803 E LINCOLN HWY; Private, for-profit; Website: www.sawyercollege.com)

• IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-NORTHWEST (about 5 miles; GARY, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,432)
• INDIANA UNIVERSITY-NORTHWEST (about 5 miles; GARY, IN; FT enrollment: 3,208)
• PURDUE UNIVERSITY-CALUMET CAMPUS (about 11 miles; HAMMOND, IN; FT enrollment: 6,312)
• PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 20 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; FT enrollment: 2,523)
• SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 20 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 3,599)
• VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; FT enrollment: 3,376)
• GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; FT enrollment: 3,191)

• MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCH (Students: 2,054; Location: 276 E 68TH PL; Grades: 09 - 12)

• ANDREAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 852; Location: 5959 BROADWAY; Grades: 9 - 12)

• PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,123; Location: 199 E 70TH PL; Grades: 07 - 08)
• MERRILLVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 999; Location: 1400 W 61ST AVE; Grades: 05 - 06)
• HOMER IDDINGS ELEM SCH (Students: 699; Location: 7249 VANBUREN ST; Grades: KG - 04)
• HENRY P FIELER ELEM SCH (Students: 478; Location: 407 W 61ST AVE; Grades: KG - 04)
• EDGAR L MILLER ELEM SCH (Students: 471; Location: 5901 WAITE ST; Grades: KG - 04)
• JONAS E SALK ELEM SCH (Students: 448; Location: 3001 W 77TH AVE; Grades: KG - 04)
• JOHN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 256; Location: 6100 E 73RD AVE; Grades: KG - 04)

• AQUINAS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SCH (Students: 178; Location: 801 WEST 73RD AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
• SMALL FRY ACADEMY (Students: 90; Location: 216 EAST 90TH DR; Grades: PK - KG)

• LAKE COUNTY PL (Operating income: $8,281,640; Location: 1919 W 81ST AVE; 1,058,226 books; 55,916 audio materials; 39,582 video materials; 2,127 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Merrillville: Broadway Center (A), Turkey Creek Country Club (B), Turkey Creek Golf Course (C), Innsbrook Country Club (D), Salvatorian Fathers Monastery (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Crossroad Plaza Shopping Center (1), Century Mall (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Merrillville include: Lakewood Enterprises Baptist Church (A), Saint Peter And Paul Church (B), Saint Stephen Martyr Church (C), Trinity Free Methodist Church (D), Saint Michaels Byzantine Church (E), Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church (F), Our Lady of Consolation Church (G), First United Pentecostal Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Merrillville Cemetery (1), Calumet Park Cemetery (2), Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery (3), Deep River Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Deer Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Merrillville include: Hidden Lake Park (1), Independence Park (2), Forest Hill Park (3), Tahoe Park (4), Rosenbaum Park (5), Oak Ridge Prairie County Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Merrillville compared to Indiana state average:

• Median household income above state average.
• Unemployed percentage below state average.
• Black race population percentage below state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage above state average.

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• WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
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• WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
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• WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
• WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
• WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
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• WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
• WXRD (103.9 FM; CROWN POINT, IN; Owner: M & M BROADCASTING, INC.)

• WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
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• WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
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• WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
• WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
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• W18AT (Channel 18; GARY, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• W24AW (Channel 24; VALPARAISO, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• W54BK (Channel 54; CHESTERTON, IN; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
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