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Madison Heights, VA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Madison Heights?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 1.7 years younger than in Madison Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Madison Heights?
- Melbourne housing costs are 71.6% more expensive than Madison Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Madison Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison Heights.

Things to do in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights, VA is located in Amherst County with a population of close to 8,000 people. Here visitors can explore its historical architecture while taking advantage of outdoor activities like their local parks and trails. Additionally the nearby James River offers excellent fishing opportunities as well as spots for kayaking & whitewater rafting!

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.

 Madison Heights, VAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$49,928  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$202,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.09  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison Heights    1 Reviews
Timothy · Madison Heights, VA
Very Little Crime
Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews
Jerry · West Melbourne, FL
Lacking
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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Jackie · Melbourne, FL
The Melbourne FL techie haven
Over 7 years ago

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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Mark · West Melbourne, FL
Answer to the comments who keep asking about crime
Over 8 years ago

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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