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Jensen Beach, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Jensen Beach?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 2.2 years younger than in Jensen Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Jensen Beach?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 17.4% more expensive than Jensen Beach housing costs.

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

Things to do in Jensen Beach?
Jensen Beach, FL is an attractive village east of Stuart home to numerous wonderful sights including Indian River Lagoon Preserve exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Tree Tops Park hosting fun activities like kayaking; they organize vibrant events like ArtsFest each October.

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

 Jensen Beach, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$55,614  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$369,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Jensen Beach    6 Reviews
Cindy · Jensen Beach, FL
Jensen Beach
Over 13 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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Patti · Jensen Beach, FL
Jensen Beach, FL
Over 13 years ago

Quiet  More

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Abhd · Green Bay, WI
Why
Over 16 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
Deborah · Merritt Island, FL
Generally pretty good
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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Bp · Merritt Island, FL
Florida livng
Over 14 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 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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