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Merritt Park

New York · 1,685 residents · 0.442 sq mi
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Merritt Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $492,100. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,685
−2%since 2023
from 1,723 in 2023
2010 – 2024
3,812 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 3,898 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.2
+5%since 2023
from 45.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7481K1K2K2K201020202024Merritt Park
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$173,016
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$65,301
+1%since 2023
from $64,532 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.367
−9%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$492,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $458,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
8.1% rent
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
53.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
−15%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,124)
Black5.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(131)
Asian18.2%(313)
Other3.9%(67)
Diversity Score66.4%(1,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(1,006)
Black8.4%(141)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(184)
Asian17%(286)
Other4%(68)
Diversity Score74.3%(1,252)
74
+12%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 42.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
46.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
20.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
80.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Merritt Park, New York?

Merritt Park, New York has about 1,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merritt Park, New York?

The typical household in Merritt Park, New York earns about $173,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merritt Park, New York expensive?

In Merritt Park, New York, the median home is worth about $492,100.

How educated are people in Merritt Park, New York?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Merritt Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merritt Park, New York?

About 3.1% of people in Merritt Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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