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Merritt Park

New York · 1,256 residents · 0.442 sq mi
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Merritt Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,791. Population has grown 48% since 2011. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $451,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,256
+48%vs 2011
vs 851 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,842 / sq mi
+48%vs 2011
vs 1,925 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−5%vs 2011
vs 38.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7481K1K2K2K201020202024Merritt Park
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,791
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,884
+3%vs 2011
vs $51,428 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.252 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$451,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $440,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+21%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian49.4%(420)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(532)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(577)
Black9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(108)
Asian34.2%(430)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.1%(1,005)
Diversity Score
80
+28%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.0 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 48.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.6%
+17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.5%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
Female
60.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.6% in 2011
Foreign born
35.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merritt Park, New York?

Merritt Park, New York has about 1,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merritt Park, New York earns about $101,791 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 $451,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Merritt Park, New York?

About 76.0% 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 0.0% of people in Merritt Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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