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Connection to the South Shore and NYC in Merrick
Stretching down to the South Shore’s bays, Merrick is at once an established waterfront neighborhood and a hub of less aquatic small-town life centered around sidewalk-lined blocks and highly rated schools. “I love my community. What’s special is the kids that grow up here come back as adults to raise their families,” says Robin Reiss, a licensed real estate salesperson at Douglas Elliman who raised her own family in Merrick. “It’s a very desirable area, and with inventory still at historical low levels, there are more buyers than homes available. You’re close to the beach and not far from the city.” Connections are the backbone of Merrick, both the interpersonal ones developed at street fairs and library fitness classes and the ones forged by highway and transit routes that bridge the distance between the Big Apple and the South Shore’s sandy, oceanfront beaches.
Take a walk through the gorgeous neighborhood of Merrick.
Enjoy a bike ride through the beautiful and safe streets of Merrick.
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Boating on bays and the Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve
The private docks that float around Merrick’s waterfront are many residents’ gateways to the connected bays and channels of the South Shore. Those without a backyard channel or Merrick Bay access might take off from marinas like Whaleneck Marine Center on East Bay. Boaters can carefully navigate through the channels connecting marsh islands or head farther away to Jones Beach State Park, tying watercraft off on bayside docks before heading to the sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Kayakers also explore Merrick’s waterways, launching from private docks or from the public launch at Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve.
A handful of parks can be found throughout the hamlet, including Merrick Road Park which is home to baseball fields and pickleball and basketball courts. Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve stands out for its size and an innovative design. Once a landfill, the grounds were created as a less expensive, greener use of the land compared to a typical capping closure. Just a few of the preserve’s highlights include a long fishing pier that juts out into Merrick Bay, a 9-hole waterfront golf course and miles of paths that wind around and up a hill that locals call Merrick Mountain. And, of course, there are the working goats. “The goats are awesome, and they’re cost-effective for taking care of the grass,” says Sherry Krapf, an associate broker at Signature Premier Properties who knows Long Island from one end to the other. “The people working at the park know them all by name and will tell you all about them. I never would have known that goats have four stomachs without this park.” When the Nigerian Dwarf goats aren’t acting as teaching aids for chats about ruminant digestive systems, they can be seen eating away at invasive plants and overgrown brush.
Go for a hike at the gorgeous Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve in Merrick.
Dock your boat at the Whaleneck Marine Center in Merrick.
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Private docks and landlocked residential blocks in Merrick
Homebuyers come to Merrick seeking either a private backyard dock or down-the-block access to nearby shopping centers. On the bay and far inland, housing styles range from coastal cottages to larger suburban single-family homes, with prices fluctuating accordingly. Small, simple single-family homes built from the prewar era through the 1960s, like Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, sell for $550,000 to $1 million. Colonials and custom-built homes from the same area with higher square footage, as well as a handful of new traditional homes that have been built in the last 30 years, sell for $1 million to $2.6 million. Sidewalks and shady trees line streets from the southern waterfront to the landlocked blocks stretching north of Sunrise Highway. Merrick has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Take a boat ride from the shores of Merrick to the Atlantic Ocean.
Merrick features homes of many various styles and sizes.
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Merrick Fall Festival and Kiwanis drives
Among holiday celebrations that the Merrick Chamber of Commerce puts on throughout the year, the annual Fall Festival is the biggest and brightest. For a weekend each October, the flashing lights of carnival rides and a Ferris wheel illuminate the many vendor booths that line Merrick Avenue starting near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road Station. Smaller crowds attend regular events at Merrick Library, ranging from yoga and Zumba classes to craft and reading events geared toward children. The active Kiwanis Club of Merrick has operated locally for over 70 years, taking pride in providing for the community’s youth through acts of service like toy and food drives.
Shopping and dining throughout Merrick
The strip malls lining Merrick Road take on the role of a regional shopping center thanks to retailers like HomeGoods, Lidl and Trader Joe’s. North of Sunrise Highway, Merrick Avenue becomes a more pedestrian-friendly shopping district, lined with specialty businesses, small medical offices and broad, crosswalk-broken stretches of sidewalk. Throughout the hamlet, dozens of restaurants serve global cuisine. Xaga Sushi & Asian Fusion’s name clues patrons into the types of dishes served in its airy, creatively lit dining room, while Frankie’s Pizzeria is a favorite for grabbing a slice or a full Italian entree. At SALT, diners enjoy seafood on a patio overlooking East Bay. Many of the hamlet’s houses of worship are clustered within blocks of the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, including Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore and Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.
Get some groceries and tasty snacks from Trader Joe's in Merrick.
Grab a fresh slice of Pizza from Frankie's Pizzeria in Merrick.
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College Board recognition at Bellmore-Merrick high schools
Kids may attend kindergarten through sixth grade at one of three Merrick Union Free School District elementary schools that earn an A-minus from Niche, including Birch School. They can then attend seventh through eighth grade at Merrick Avenue School and ninth through 12th grades at either John F. Kennedy High School or Sanford H. Calhoun High School, all of which earn an A-plus. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District was named one of College Board’s Advanced Placement Districts of the Year in 2023 in recognition of its extensive, well-utilized AP courses and testing programs that boost college preparedness and attendance.
Birch School in Merrick has 538 students in grades K-10 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore has 1,024 students in grades 9-12.
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Driving north on Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Merrick LIRR Station
New York City commuters start the drive heading north on Meadowbrook State Parkway, heading toward east-west connectors like the Long Island Expressway on the roughly 35-mile ride to Manhattan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 17 miles away. The Babylon Branch of the Long Island Rail Road bisects Merrick, running parallel to Sunrise Highway and providing a roughly 45-minute ride into Penn Station. For more local destinations, residents might make use of Merrick’s extensive sidewalks or board a Nassau Inter-County Express bus from a stop along Merrick Road.
Traverse Long Island easily with quick access to the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Merrick.
Catch a train to NYC from the Merrick LIRR station.
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Flood zones on Merrick’s bayfront
During unusually heavy rain and following coastal storms, Merrick’s southern bays and channels are prone to flooding. “People who want to live on the waterfront accept that flood insurance is needed,” Reiss says. “I don’t think that prevents people from moving here.”
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Parks in this Area
Cow Meadow Park & Preserve
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Norman J Levy Park & Preserve
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Julian Lane Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Cammanns Pond County Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails
Wynsum Avenue Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Merrick Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
24 min drive
Train
Merrick Station
Bus
Merrick Rd & Hewlett Ave
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Merrick Rd & Central Blvd
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Merrick Rd & Babylon Tpke
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Merrick Rd & Babylon Rd.
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Merrick Rd & Wynsum Ave
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Merrick Ave & Merrick
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Merrick Rd & Henry St.
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.152 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
2/23/2017Niche Review
It is a great city for families and great schools. It's quite expensive though. While there is little to do at night, it has very safe and cozy suburban homes. It is right next to the train, an hour away from NYC, and is great for commuters.
5.0Current Resident
4/12/2020Niche Review
good, fun, nice, amazing, safe, good food, close to water, easy commute to city, a lot of restaurants, good schools
5.0Former Resident
4/27/2020Niche Review
It was a great place to grow up and is a great place to raise a family. Great public schools, tons of youth sports programs, a variety of stores and restaurants, and tons of parks within a short distance.
4.0Current Resident
1/4/2019Niche Review
Merrick is a great town to grow up in due to the amazing schools, inherent safety, and how local everything is. It is very easy to get to a bank, grocery store, or a fast food type restaurant in under 10 minutes which makes it very convenient. It is definitely a town for young children and young parents/new families.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Merrick
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merrick, Long Island sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Merrick, Long Island over the last 12 months is $898,236, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,003
Median Age
44
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$170,589
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$186,967
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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