Merrick Homes for Rent

Merrick, a neighborhood in Long Island, offers a range of housing styles from coastal cottages to larger suburban single-family homes, including Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, Colonials, and custom-built houses. The area is known for its tree-lined streets and sidewalks, extending from the southern waterfront to the northern blocks. Merrick's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal. The neighborhood features several parks, including Merrick Road Park with its sports facilities and the innovative Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, which offers a fishing pier, a 9-hole golf course, and paths around Merrick Mountain. The preserve is also home to working goats that help maintain the landscape. Merrick's waterfront provides access to boating and kayaking, with marinas like Whaleneck Marine Center and public launches at Norman J. Levy Park. For shopping and dining, Merrick Road hosts retailers such as HomeGoods, Lidl, and Trader Joe’s, while Merrick Avenue features specialty shops and restaurants like Xaga Sushi & Asian Fusion, Frankie’s Pizzeria, and SALT. The neighborhood also has a variety of houses of worship near Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway. Community events include the annual Fall Festival and regular activities at Merrick Library. Commuters can reach Manhattan via a 35-mile drive on Meadowbrook State Parkway or a 45-minute Long Island Rail Road ride to Penn Station. John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 17 miles away. Merrick's schools are highly rated, with Birch School, Merrick Avenue School, John F. Kennedy High School, and Sanford H. Calhoun High School all earning high marks.