Merrick, New York · ZIP 11566

Merrick — ZIP 11566

Merrick (11566) scores 62/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $907K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index81/100

Avg math proficiency74%

Avg reading proficiency66%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index25/100

Typical home value$907K

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

$907K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,141

Violent Crime

1,922

Property Crime

12,219

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nassau County, New York (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
SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,219	97%	82%
BIRCH SCHOOL	PK–06	588	78%	70%
NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL	PK–06	644	77%	67%
OLD MILL ROAD SCHOOL	KG–06	461	77%	52%
MERRICK AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL	07–10	848	72%	65%
CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL	PK–06	491	72%	67%
CHATTERTON SCHOOL	PK–06	451	72%	62%
HAROLD D FAYETTE SCHOOL	KG–06	286	67%	72%
PARK AVENUE SCHOOL	KG–06	324	57%	57%

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

35,172

Median Income

$177K

Homeownership

96%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 11566 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 11566 has a school score of 81/100. 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 11566 is approximately $907K. 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 11566 in Merrick has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. 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.