Chicago · suburban

Merrillville, IN

Northwest Indiana's commercial hub — anchored by Southlake Mall and strong retail, with no Illinois income tax and very low property taxes. South Shore Line commuter rail to Chicago is expanding. Families who commute to the south side or south suburbs find Merrillville surprisingly competitive.

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6/10

Schools

124 min

To Chicago

$240K

Median home

$3K

Annual tax

Walk score

What stands out

·South Shore Line access
·Southlake Mall
·No IL income tax
·Very low property taxes

Nearby towns

Crown Point, IN →Schererville, IN →Griffith, IN →Highland, IN →St. John, IN →Cedar Lake, IN →

Is Merrillville, IN right for your family?

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