Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Merrillville, IL
$259,900Median listing price
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About Merrillville
Merrillville is Northwest Indiana's commercial hub, straddling US-30 and Broadway with big-box retail, restaurants, and office corridors. Housing is a broad mix of subdivisions, townhomes, and apartments at moderate prices.
Home prices in Merrillville
The median listing price in Merrillville is $259,900.
Top places in Merrillville
- Southlake Mall corridor
- Deep River Waterpark
- Hidden Lake Park.
- Dean and Barbara White Community Center.
- Turkey Creek Golf Course.
- US-30 restaurant and retail corridor.
Commuting from Merrillville
- No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Gary or (via the new Monon Corridor) Dyer/Munster.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Merrillville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Merrillville, IL?
The median listing price in Merrillville is $259,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Merrillville, IL?
No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Gary or (via the new Monon Corridor) Dyer/Munster.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.