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Eagle, ID vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Eagle?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 4.6 years older than in Eagle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Eagle?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 43.0% less expensive than Eagle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Eagle?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Eagle.

Things to do in Eagle?
Eagle ID lies just east Boise at the foothills of Boise National Forest offering breathtaking views to residents and visitors alike who come here seeking both adventure or relaxation while exploring its numerous trails through forests full wildlife or winding rivers perfect for kayaking trips during summer months.

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

 Eagle, IDMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$99,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$761,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eagle    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

So you want to move to Eagle? First thing to know is that early politicians had no clue about planning so the layout is horrible. There really is no town “center” save  More

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Over 9 years ago

Eagle is a nice area but completely inflated home prices for what you get. While maybe the prices seem like a steal if you're moving from expensive cities, it's  More

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There appears to be an error in the data presenting the average annual snowfall for Eagle, ID. I have checked several sources, and it appears there is usually a total  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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