New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Merrick, NY
$771,900Median home value
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About Merrick
Merrick is a South Shore hamlet of about 21,700 with tree-lined streets, canal-front homes, and a busy Sunrise Highway commercial strip. The community is known for its quick LIRR commute. Weekend life centers on the bay, local parks, and nearby Jones Beach.
Home prices in Merrick
The median home value in Merrick is $771,900.
Top places in Merrick
- Jones Beach State Park — ocean beach 15 minutes south.
- Merrick's canal neighborhoods — boating on the South Bay.
- Downtown Merrick — shops along Merrick Avenue.
- Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve — nearby waterfront preserve.
Commuting from Merrick
- Midtown Manhattan (~45 min by LIRR Babylon Branch from Merrick station).
- Sunrise Highway and the Meadowbrook Parkway.
- Airports: JFK (~30 min).
Merrick FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Merrick, NY?
The median home value in Merrick is $771,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Merrick, NY?
Midtown Manhattan (~45 min by LIRR Babylon Branch from Merrick station).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.