Moving here from out of town? Here are the facts newcomers ask about first: schools, utilities, commute and where to start. Everything links to an official source so you can check it yourself. We don't rank towns or schools.
| County | Lake County |
|---|---|
| Population | 36,444 (2020 Census) |
| Town website | merrillville.in.gov |
| Highways | I-65, US-30, SR-53 (Broadway), SR-55 (Taft St) |
| Getting around | Nearest South Shore Line station: Miller — South Shore Line main line, about 12 miles away (estimate) · Schedules |
| Drive | To the Chicago Loop: about 42 miles, roughly 50 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies) |
| Library | Lake County Public Library - Central Library (1919 W 81st Ave) |
| Parks | Merrillville Parks and Recreation (6600 Broadway) |
These public school districts serve Merrillville. Each card links to the district's own website and to the state's official school data page, so you can look at the numbers yourself.
District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you sign a lease, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. We'll help you check.
Providers can vary by address. Confirm with the provider (or ask us) before move-in so service starts on day one.
No cost to you: the owner pays our placement fee. HR and relocation teams: how we work with you.
Your broker: Douglas Willems. Licensed since 1997, a landlord since 1998, placing tenants since 2008. Not a tour guide.
Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates. General information, not legal or tax advice. Something out of date? Call or email and we'll fix it.