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Compare Plainview to Merrick

This post compares Plainview, 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 Plainview (CDP) Merrick (CDP)
Population 26,141 20,679
Income (median) $86,923 $92,376
Home Value (median) $536,600 $543,400
White 82% 92%
Black 0% 2%
Asian 14% 2%
With Kids 36% 36%
Age (median) 45 44
Rentals 8% 5%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Plainview or Merrick?
A: Plainview has a larger population count than Merrick: 26141 compared with 20679 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Plainview or in Merrick?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Plainview.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Plainview or Merrick?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Plainview.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Plainview does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 8% for Plainview versus 5% for Merrick.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Plainview may include: Dix-Hills, New-City, and Eastchester.

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

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