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Altamonte Springs, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Altamonte Springs?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 5.8 years older than in Altamonte Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Altamonte Springs?
- Melbourne housing costs are 24.6% more expensive than Altamonte Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Altamonte Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Altamonte Springs.

Things to do in Altamonte Springs?
Altamonte Springs, Florida gives visitors access to plenty of attractions ranging from Crystal Lake Park to Uptown Altamonte Mall along with its numerous local restaurants.

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Altamonte Springs, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$57,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$279,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Altamonte Springs    9 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have been living here for about 4 months, nice city, traffic is not too bad, unless u get close to Orlando, love the weather, hot but always refreshing air, lots of  More

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The overall crime rate in Altamonte Springs is 20% higher than than the national  More

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Life here, as a retiree, is wonderful -- close to SO MANY Florida attractions -- parks, lakes, shopping galore, and, of course, all of the Disney parks and  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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