Even though Merrillville is officially a town, somehow its vibrant economy makes it look as a city. It has developed a retail trade industry mainly in the US Route 30 Corridor that connects many cities and markets. It is now a Mecca for shoppers of nearby areas and Southlake Mall, Merrillville Mall and Century Mall are among the favorites.
The town has a friendly business environment that has made possible the installment of the tech park “Ameriplex” which has attracted a lot of new investments for research and innovation besides a lot of tech professionals and new chains and local business. Also, Centier Bank and the Fortune 500 Company NiSource are headquartered here.
Despite this growth, Merrillville still maintains its small town charm. Well maintained parks and recreational areas contribute with this. The biggest one of them is Pruzzin Community Center with Playground, gazebo, picnic shelter and hall rental. Golf fans can choose between Innsbrook Country Club and Turkey Creek Golf Course. Kids have their space too in Deep River Waterpark with excellent prices for the whole family and the excitement of FunFlatables! If you ever dreamed with a state of the art pop corn, Chicago PopLand offers 250 flavors of gourmet pop corn.
Dining and entertainment options include a combination of national restaurant chains and local menus; all kind of artists perform at the Start Plaza Theater and Indiana Ballet Theater is focused in performing and educating about ballet. The diversity of the community is represented with international events like the Grecian Festival in July and Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Museum will show the roots of the city.
Merrillville welcomes you no matter how long you want to be there, but if you think it can be a place to live, New Home Source will show the list with the best new homes for sale in Merrillville. Prices start at low 100´s up to mid 600´s to fit any budget. If you have special requirements you can customize many of them by checking some ready to build or under construction options. You can also explore the designs ad styles offered which include 2 to 5 bedrooms, walk in closets, contemporary open concept, master suite with private bath and more.
Market Overview: New Construction in Merrillville, IN
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Merrillville, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Merrillville:
| City | Merrillville |
| State | Indiana |
| Metro Area | Gary |
| New Home Communities | 49 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 157 |
| Homes Under Construction | 112 |
| Starting Price | $230,995 |
| Average Price | $297,154 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $166 |
| Home Builders | 12 |
| Builders in Merrillville | |
Customizable Options in Merrillville
| Floor Plans Available | 323 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 5 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 7 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,108 to 12,273 sq/ft. |
