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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- The median age of a home in Fernandina Beach is 29.7% younger than the median age of a home in Merritt Island.
 Fernandina Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$433,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.146.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned62.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fernandina Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,780$1,840
 Studio Apartment$960  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,800$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fernandina Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock9.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fernandina Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fernandina Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews
frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
THE SECRET ISLAND OF FLORIDA
Over 5 years ago

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
Paradise in Florida
Over 6 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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jack · Fernandina Beach, FL
good place
Over 12 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews
Deborah · Merritt Island, FL
Generally pretty good
Over 12 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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Bp · Merritt Island, FL
Florida livng
Over 15 years ago

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

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sregan7 · Merritt Island, FL
ARCHITECTURE
Over 18 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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