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Merrillville, Indiana · ZIP 46410

Merrillville — ZIP 46410

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Merrillville (46410) scores 59/100 — Fair for Indiana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $246K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$246K
Median rent$1,550/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$246K

Median Rent

$1,550/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,619

Violent Crime

1,848

Property Crime

6,771

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
John Wood Elementary SchoolPK–04227
52%
37%
Jonas E Salk Elementary SchoolPK–04565
44%
39%
Edgar L Miller Elementary SchoolPK–04330
32%
17%
Merrillville Intermediate School05–06788
27%
35%
Homer Iddings Elementary SchoolPK–04535
27%
32%
Henry P Fieler Elementary SchoolPK–04466
17%
12%
Merrillville High School09–122,115
16%
32%
Pierce Middle School07–08878
14%
34%
Higher Institute of Arts & TechKG–08259
3%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,803

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46410 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46410 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46410 is approximately $246K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46410 in Merrillville has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.