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Merrillville is a town in Lake County, Indiana, with a population of approximately 36,444.

Population36,476
Median Home Value$211,400
Median Income$64,791
Area33.22 sq mi

How Merrillville Ranks

#4
Lowest Property Taxesin Lake County
3.13%
#4
Best Fiscal Healthin Lake County
58 / 100

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Apr 21Plan CommissionVideoApr 14Merrillville Town CouncilVideoApr 10Merrillville Police CommissionVideoApr 7Plan CommissionVideoApr 7Merrillville Special Redevelopment CommissionVideoMar 25Merrillville Board of Zoning AppealsVideoMar 24Merrillville Town CouncilVideoMar 24Merrillville Redevelopment CommissionVideo

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NewsAPR 22, 2026

Merrillville High's Holmes named Indiana Youth of the Year

Merrillville High's Holmes named Indiana Youth of the Year nwitimes.com

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NewsAPR 21, 2026

Quantum Brokers $6.9M Sale of Retail, Office Portfolio in Merrillville, Indiana

Quantum Brokers $6.9M Sale of Retail, Office Portfolio in Merrillville, Indiana REBusinessOnline

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NewsAPR 19, 2026

Exorcist priest warns of ‘lingering demons’ as Merrillville church is sold | Davich

Exorcist priest warns of ‘lingering demons’ as Merrillville church is sold | Davich nwitimes.com

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