Compare-Cities.com
Compare Merrillville to Valparaiso
This post compares Merrillville, Indiana to Valparaiso, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Merrillville (town) | Valparaiso (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,183 | 32,501 |
| Income (median) | $46,164 | $48,943 |
| Home Value (median) | $128,600 | $175,000 |
| White | 41% | 92% |
| Black | 46% | 3% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 30% | 29% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 34 |
| Rentals | 34% | 43% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merrillville or Valparaiso?
A: Merrillville has a similar population count than Valparaiso: 35183 compared with 32501 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merrillville or in Valparaiso?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Merrillville.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merrillville or Valparaiso?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Merrillville.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Valparaiso does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 34% for Merrillville versus 43% for Valparaiso.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merrillville may include: Lawrence, Michigan-City, and Hammond.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
City first letter menu:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z