MerrillvilleIndiana
Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 36,444 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Merrillville
Merrillville, IN is a thriving city located in northwestern Indiana, home to 36,989 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Merrillville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 33.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,113 residents per square mile.
What Makes Merrillville Unique
- The only place in America named Merrillville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 36,989.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Merrillville
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Merrillville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Merrillville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Merrillville
- Edgar L Miller Elementary School
- Henry P Fieler Elementary School
- Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
- Homer Iddings Elementary School
- John Wood Elementary School
- Jonas E Salk Elementary School
- Merrillville High School
- Merrillville Intermediate School
- Pierce Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Regional Mental Health Center · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.