Oh Long Island! One of the most beautiful parts of the country, Long Island is also the brunt of jokes of those sophisticated New York City residents. However, no matter how flashy New York City is, there's no denying that most people in New York state prefer living in the relaxing suburban communities of Long Island where there's affordable housing and a reasonable cost of living over living in the Big Apple, a city that's stressful, expensive, and just a bit pretentious.

Towns like Merrick in Nassau County may not be as world-class as New York City, but they are the proud home to over 22,000 residents. Situated close to the sea on the South Shore of Long Island, Merrick has had a long and colorful history. Obtaining its name from the Meroke word "peaceful", Merrick prospered as an agricultural and trading community in the 19th century due to its inlets and channels from the sea.

Now a charming community, Merrick is one of the most desired places to live in the Empire State due to its excellent location and highly reputable school system. With a populace of highly educated residents, Merrick takes great pride in its gorgeous natural landscape and safe neighborhoods. The type of place where everybody knows each other's name, Merrick has also benefited from a recent architectural trend of renovating older homes while retaining the same structure and feel of these fine buildings.