Merrick is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 20594 residents.. The poverty rate of Merrick is 2.3%, which is 84% lower than national average. The typical household in Merrick earns $160281 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 12.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Merrick, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Merrick remained 2.1%, which is 55% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Merrick, only 61% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 20% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Merrick is 172, which is 72% higher than national average. Median home value in Merrick is $584000 , which is 154% higher than national average. While median income in Merrick remained $160281, which is 137% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.