How long is the commute from Merrick, NY?
Workers who live in Merrick, NY take an average of 38.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.2% of workers drive alone to work.
14.6% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
24.5% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 14.6%
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Merrick get to work
| Means of transportation | Merrick | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.2% (±3.3 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 14.6% (±3.2 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.5% (±3.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Merrick, the average commute is not measurably different from Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merrick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nassau County (12.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nassau County, Merrick ranks 20 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merrick
| Vehicles available | Merrick | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.3% (±4.1 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±3.6 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Merrick, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Nassau County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Merrick
| Merrick | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.5% (±3.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Merrick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Nassau County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Merrick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick | — | 38.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Bellmore | 1.4 mi | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Village of Freeport | 1.7 mi | 35.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wantagh | 2.4 mi | 34.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Roosevelt | 2.4 mi | 38.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Merrick | 2.5 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Bellmore | 2.7 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin (community) | 2.9 mi | 39.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seaford | 3.2 mi | 38.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellmore, NY (34.1 minutes), Wantagh, NY (34.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Elmont | 40.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Searingtown | 40.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Herricks | 39.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Roslyn Heights | 39.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Baldwin (community) | 39.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Greenvale | 39.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Merrick | 38.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Seaford | 38.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 22 | North New Hyde Park | 38.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 23 | Roosevelt | 38.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 24 | Albertson | 37.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 25 | Massapequa | 37.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 26 | Garden City South | 36.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Merrick is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Hempstead, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Merrick
How long is the average commute in Merrick?
Workers who live in Merrick, NY take an average of 38.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merrick without a car?
2.1% of households in Merrick have no vehicle, and 14.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merrick?
24.5% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Merrick worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick CDP, New York
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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