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Fort Mill, SC vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Fort Mill?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 13.7 years older than in Fort Mill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Fort Mill?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Fort Mill housing costs.

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

Things to do in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill, SC is a pleasant township south of Charlotte boasting plenty of wonderful attractions including Anne Springs Close Greenway perfect for relaxation or Springfield Park providing recreational activities; their popular event Fort Mill Ford Jazz festival keeps everyone entertained each May.

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

 Fort Mill, SCMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$120,665  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$451,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Mill    12 Reviews

I am from England and I visited Fort Mill to stay with family friends in 1981 and 1986. Although that was a long time ago I enjoyed meeting wonderful friendly people and  More

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Hello. We're thinking of moving to Fort Mill from NJ this summer. My youngest will be a sophomore in high school so the quality of the school system is paramount, as is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here two years and don't feel the school live up to the reviews. It is very crowded here and traffic is rough. The building never stops. The mayor is a  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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