West Merrillville
1940s bungalows to new subdivisions
Though there are townhouses and apartments, together, they only make up about 10% of West Merrillville's dwelling options. Single-family homes are in the majority, with some of the oldest examples from the 1940s and subsequent construction through the decades up until the present.Styles include bungalows, Cape Cods, split-level, ranch-style and raised ranch homes. The median price is $260,000, with about 4% costing less than $180,000 and 6% more than $440,000. Newer developer-built subdivision homes are those on the high end, typically have three to four bedrooms and can offer up to 3,100 square feet of space.
Four-school progression from K-12
Kids will likely attend public schools, including Jonas E. Salk Elementary, which serves kindergarten through fourth grade, and Merrillville Intermediate for fifth and sixth grades. Both are graded B-minus by Niche. The Merrillville Community School Corporation prepares kids for the future with the K-6 College & Career Readiness program, which features career pathways such as agriculture, health science, and arts and communications.Students can move on to Pierce Middle for seventh and eighth grade and then to Merrillville High. Those schools have B-minus and B grades, respectively. After graduating, teens may opt to attend nearby institutes of higher learning, including Indiana University Northwest, Ivy Tech Community College or Purdue University Northwest.
Travel the Erie Lackawanna Trail
Lincoln Highway, part of U.S. Route 30, intersects with the Erie Lackawanna Trail, one of the longest trails in northwest Indiana. The nearly 18-mile path connects the cities of Hammond and Crown Point. For other outdoor adventures, West Merrillville is also home to multiple parks, including Rolling Hills Park, complete with a shelter, playground, ball field and paved trail.Among other golf courses in the area, the private Innsbrook Country Club comes with year-round amenities, including family friendly features like a pool and waterpark, plus activity programming for children.
The Art Pet Shop, pita and pizza
Car dealerships line Lincoln Highway along with local businesses like The Ark Pet Shop — in business for over 40 years — and Aladdin Pita, serving kabob platters and other Mediterranean classics since 2000. Rosati's is the setting for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and assorted Italian fare.A bit north on Old Lincoln Highway, Toast and Jam is a preferred brunch spot. The Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy is right next door. There's more retail to the east in central Merrillville, with big-box stores, grocers like Meijer, and specialty shops like the Albanese Confectionary, where the candy factory tour gives visitors a how-to on making chocolate and gummies.
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Deep River Waterpark, the county fair
It's about an 8-mile drive to reach Deep River Waterpark, the largest waterpark in Chicagoland and northwest Indiana. Fun in the pools is expected during warm weather, but there are also themed ice-skating nights in the winter. The waterpark is in Crown Point, as is the Lake County Fairgrounds, where locals gather for the county fair, markets and more. For those who prefer lakeside swims and splashing, Lake Michigan's south shore in Gary is about a 17-mile drive from West Merrillville. There, sandy expanses like Miller Wood Beach, Lake Street Beach and Marquette Park Beach draw visitors from the area.
Ride GPTC, drive I-65
Gary Public Transportation Corp operates buses in northwest Indiana, including regional network routes like R5, the Merrillville Shuttle. The Broadway MetroExpress stops at Merrillville High School, a few miles east of West Merrillville. The route goes from Gary Metro Center on one end to Ivy Tech Community College in Crown Point on the other.Many residents will rely on a car to get around, so access to major thoroughfares like Interstate 65, U.S. Route 30 and State Road 53 is a plus. "You're in the crossroads, so if you want to go east to New York or West to PNW, you are right there," says lifelong Hoosier Mike Ellingsworth, referring to Purdue University Northwest, about 11 miles away in Hammond. NYC is a straight shot east, but the drive is nearly 800 miles. Ellingsworth says that there are routes to take to avoid the Chicago traffic. Downtown Chicago is about 40 miles northwest and Indianapolis is about 150 miles southeast.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cirilo Favela
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Cirilo Favela
Favela Real Estate, LLC
(708) 323-2597
70 Total Sales
1 in West Merrillville
$409,000 Price
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Nickolas Witvoet
Nickolas Witvoet
Responds Quickly(219) 641-3470
79 Total Sales
3 in West Merrillville
$305K - $500K Price Range
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Joseph Burdick
Joseph Burdick
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
(779) 242-2833
129 Total Sales
2 in West Merrillville
$237K - $410K Price Range
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Richard Tokarz
Richard Tokarz
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
(219) 501-5437
129 Total Sales
4 in West Merrillville
$175K - $416K Price Range
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Juanita Nunez
Juanita Nunez
(219) 800-2539
67 Total Sales
1 in West Merrillville
$388,000 Price
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Scott LaMantia
Scott LaMantia
McColly Real Estate
(219) 266-7528
43 Total Sales
1 in West Merrillville
$142,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rosenbaum Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Russ Keller Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Independence Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Southbrook Park
- Playground
Rolling Hills Park
- Playground
Bowtie Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Merrillville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Merrillville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Merrillville, Merrillville sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Merrillville, Merrillville over the last 12 months is $329,900, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$354,950
Median Sale Price
$329,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$358,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$320,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$273,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
141
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$260
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,868
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,907
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,595
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,190
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 4pm
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,260 - $1,623 per month
- Whitcomb Terrace Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 785+ Sq Ft
- 3944 W 77th Place
- Merrillville, IN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,945
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,670
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,903
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
25.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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