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Douglasville, GA vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Douglasville?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 13.1 years older than in Douglasville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Douglasville?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 43.5% more expensive than Douglasville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Douglasville?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 8.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Douglasville.

Things to do in Douglasville?
Douglasville GA rests just west Atlanta in Douglas County complete with different cultural attractions ranging from Arbor Place Mall which boasts some high-end boutiques to entire car museums dedicated only Pontiac cars!

Things to do in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

 Douglasville, GAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$61,729  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$302,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Douglasville    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Douglasville for a few years and I think it has some good points but also some bad points. 1 of the most comlained about things is that there is no  More

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Over 16 years ago

I recently moved from Columbus, Ohio to Douglasville, Ga. My comment relates to the cost of living and friendliness of people in the town. I purchased a home here that  More

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Over 17 years ago

Generally pleasant when not in a drought cycle, as we are  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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