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Lighthouse Point, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Lighthouse Point?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 13.3 years younger than in Lighthouse Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Lighthouse Point?
- Melbourne housing costs are 54.9% less expensive than Lighthouse Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Lighthouse Point?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lighthouse Point.

Things to do in Lighthouse Point?
Lighthouse Point, FL is a pleasant village northeast of Fort Lauderdale with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Frank McDonough Park presenting its distinctive environment or Constitution Park ideal for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Lighthouse Point Seafood & Music Festival emphasizing traditional music each April.

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Lighthouse Point, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$80,621  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$772,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lighthouse Point    5 Reviews

Best place we have ever lived. House on water with boat in our backyard. Easy access to beach and more restaurants than you can shake a stick at. It doesn't get better  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Let's start by saying the school curriculum is risible. In fact, they decided last minute to combine grades last year and this year, hurting both side of the spectrum  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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