Georgetown, KY vs Merrillville, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Georgetown
75.6
#435 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Georgetown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.8). Georgetown leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 31.7 min). Georgetown leads in median household income ($74,530 vs $62,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, KY | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#435) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 39,462 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,804 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $74,530 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.7 | D+5.6 |
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75.6 Score
Georgetown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,804
Population
39,462
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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