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Homestead, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 14.4% shorter than it is for residents of Homestead.
- 150.3% more residents of Merritt Island work from home compared to residents of Homestead.
 Homestead, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Homestead, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk0.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Homestead, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.8.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.14.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  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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