| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? |
| The weather of Merrick, New York is typical for central Nassau County, New York. You will see paltry temperatures in the summer eclipsing 90 with a high heat index. During the winter, snowfalls are high regionally and many of the days are composed of frigid blustery temperatures. In the spring, the weather is mild and damp for the most part. The autumn months are sensational, with comfortable temperatures hovering around 75. The humidity is reduced and the conditions are extremely pleasant. Merrick is located close to the Great South Bay and sometimes sees coastal flooding. However, generally the area does not experience a lot of natural disasters. | | The most recent incident in Merrick involved a DWI accident on Sunrise Highway. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The driver was arrested and booked accordingly. In years past, there have been many stolen cars in the South Merrick area. Furthermore, there are occasional burglaries in some of the nicer homes in the Merrick area. Traditionally, the area is fairly dormant when it comes to criminal activity. | | Both North Merrick (north of Sunrise Highway) and South Merrick (south of Merrick Road) are lovely communities. However, the two sides have distinct and almost at times opposite personalities. Down south, many of the roads are undulating thoroughfares lined with high ranches and more palatial estates. The area is reminiscent of South Bellmore. Some property is located on waterfront canals and some even on the bay. This is the more affluent section of Merrick. The demographic here is more of a Jewish denomination. In North Merrick, you will find more modest homes and many of the industrial sects in Merrick. The demographic here is Italian-American and Irish-American. Nevertheless, the section has a quaint suburban aesthetic. | | The town is comprised of a motley mix. In the north, you will find more blue-collar Italian-Americans and Irish-Americans. In the south, the area is concentrated with many Jewish families. The town as a whole is a community composed of families and as a whole features a large white population. Ages range in the community, however as stated the median age is probably somewhere in the middle as it is a family community. |
| Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life |
| The downtown area of Merrick is mediocre. The village has a downtown that features every basic necessity you would need. However, the town is not very easy on the eye. It is a basic set-up in terms of a commercial district. Typical storefronts and edifices. | | The best restaurant in Merrick would be Grillfire. Grillfire is a trendy restaurant with a great bar to sit at and enjoy live music. It is an American grille and serves traditional favorites. | | Merrick shares its school district with Bellmore-Merrick school district. They have three high schools: Calhoun, Mepham and Kennedy. All three are good schools. | | There are opportunities for singles in Merrick, the best opportunities exist in Freeport along the Nautical Mile in the summer months. |
| Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions |
| The Meadowbrook Parkway borders on the western border of Merrick. The Southern State Parkway snakes its way through North Merrick. Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road also venture through the heart of Merrick. Merrick needless to say has a lot of activity traveling through it at all hours of the day. However at night, the town is just as quiet as any other village. | | Neighboring Merrick to the west is the village of Freeport. Freeport has a bit of an abrasive texture to it. The industrial portions of Freeport border on Merrick. The town has a bit of a poor reputation overall and Merrick is seen as a far better place to live. To the north, is the nefarious town of Roosevelt which is located just down Babylon Turnpike. Roosevelt has a worse reputation than Freeport and is an area many of Merrick residents tend to avoid. Merrick is the best option by far in comparison to these two communities. | | The closest hospital to Merrick would be Nassau University Medical Center. It is a state recognized hospital and is known for its trauma center. | | The nicest place to visit in Merrick would be Firefighter's Memorial Park. The recreation facilities are excellent and it is a great place to play ball, have a barbecue or have a picnic. |
| General comments | | | | | | |
| The town does not have a distinct feel to it, it is a typical Nassau County suburb. Sunrise Highway and Merrick Roads are the centerpieces of the road, where most of the commerce is rooted. The Long Island Railroad completes the trinity of featured transportation amenities. Respectively there is also Merrick Avenue which connects the North to the South and towns beyond Merrick's limits. However, the town is rather vanilla. Split level ranches and tree lined side streets. | | | | | | |
