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Compare Medford to Merrick

This post compares Medford, New York to Merrick, New York across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Medford (CDP) Merrick (CDP)
Population 24,129 20,679
Income (median) $60,554 $92,376
Home Value (median) $298,900 $543,400
White 86% 92%
Black 6% 2%
Asian 3% 2%
With Kids 33% 36%
Age (median) 40 44
Rentals 15% 5%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Medford or Merrick?
A: Medford has a similar population count than Merrick: 24129 compared with 20679 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Medford or in Merrick?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Medford.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Medford or Merrick?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Medford.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Medford does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 15% for Medford versus 5% for Merrick.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Medford may include: Holtsville, Holbrook, and Lindenhurst.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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