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Fort Myers, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Fort Myers?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 9.8 years older than in Fort Myers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Fort Myers?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 24.1% more expensive than Fort Myers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Fort Myers?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Myers.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

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 Myers, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$51,682  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$349,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  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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