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Melbourne, FL vs Carrollwood, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Carrollwood older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Carrollwood is 0.2 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carrollwood or Melbourne?
- Carrollwood housing costs are 11.3% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carrollwood or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Carrollwood is 5.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Melbourne.

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.

Things to do in Carrollwood?
Carrollwood, FL is located in Hillsborough County about 20 miles north of Tampa and boasts one of Florida's most sought-after residential areas due to its expansive green spaces perfect for picnicking or enjoying nature walks.

 Melbourne, FLCarrollwood, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,846329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
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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