As of 2012, Merritt Island's population is 34,743 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.76 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Merritt Island is $160,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.44 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Merritt Island's cost of living is 0.40% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Merritt Island public schools spend $4,669 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Merritt Island. --------------------The unemployment rate in Merritt Island is 11.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Merritt Island jobs have Decreased by 2.64 percent.
Ranked #7 Hurricane Hotspots
Ranked #21 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #50 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #62 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #64 2005 Best Places to Live
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Merritt Island's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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