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North Merrick, NY

North Merrick, NY.

Population: 34,741 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Merrick, NY is $905,912 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $879,000 after a median 21 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$905,912

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$905,912
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+67.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$905,912
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$879,000
Median list price
$849,000
Median price per sqft
$530
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL, MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL, BIRCH SCHOOL, CHATTERTON SCHOOL, NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2,052
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Ground Water Area (5.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
18.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
330
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
372,487
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
401,719

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Gateway National Recreation Area, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
118
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,185 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
85.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North MerrickState medianUS median
Typical home value$905,912$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$879,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market21 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in North Merrick, NY?
$905,912.
What is the median sale price in North Merrick, NY?
$879,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North Merrick, NY?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in North Merrick, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,689/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Merrick, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
Is North Merrick, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Merrick, NY. 2,052 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North Merrick, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Merrick, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Merrick, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Merrick, NY?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Merrick, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Merrick, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Merrick, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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