Merritt Island, FL

Living in Merritt Island

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 14
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 55
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Schools 81
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Residents

37k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$265k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$859 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196936%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merritt Island

United States45
Florida50
Palm Bay Metro Area54
Brevard County54

Property Crime in Merritt Island

United States48
Florida57
Palm Bay Metro Area55
Brevard County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 3 0
Feb 63 3 0
Mar 66 4 0
Apr 71 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 6 0
Oct 75 3 0
Nov 68 2 0
Dec 62 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merritt Island

Inland Flooding35
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merritt Island, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merritt Island, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Merritt Island, FL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merritt Island, FL

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Viera Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Merritt Island, FL

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