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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lake Mary, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Lake Mary?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 6.7 years older than in Lake Mary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Lake Mary?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 1.8% more expensive than Lake Mary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Lake Mary?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 1.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Mary.

Things to do in Lake Mary?
Lake Mary is a city located in Seminole County, Florida. It is home to over 15,000 people and boasts plenty of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing and kayaking. The town is also known for its vibrant business district and excellent schools.

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

 Lake Mary, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$94,770  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$426,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.87  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lake Mary    3 Reviews
Bcat · Longwood, FL
Living in Lake Mary is great!
Over 15 years ago

I moved here from PA 11 years ago. I've seen this place grow and for the better. Everything is conveniently located. We have every store and restaurant imaginable,  More

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Halyssa · Lake Mary, FL
Wonderful
Over 18 years ago

A lot of shopping, nice and quiet residential areas, beautiful, great for  More

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Joseph · Lake Mary, FL
Overall, a very nice place to live
Over 19 years ago

Overall, a very nice place to  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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