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Jensen Beach, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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- Merritt Island has 3% more violent crime than Jensen Beach.
- Merritt Island has 9% less property crime than Jensen Beach.
 Jensen Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock25.822.7
 Property Crime51.9  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Jensen Beach    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Jensen Beach was once known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World" and still holds an annual pineapple festival. Jensen Beach also attracts several species of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Quiet  More

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Over 17 years ago

Most of the people appear to be on the red neck side. Very little is friendly about this area. I'm from the Midwest and this southern town that boast southern  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

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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Over 15 years ago

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

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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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