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Melbourne, FL vs Ellington, CT

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Are people in Ellington older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Ellington is 3.1 years younger than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ellington or Melbourne?
- Ellington housing costs are 0.0% less expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ellington or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Ellington is 4.9 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 Ellington?
Ellington is a small rural town located northeast from Hartford filled with lush forests and fields featuring several public parks ideal for taking long walks plus plenty of nearby lakeside activities such as kayaking and biking throughout Noden Reed Park & Reserve making it an ideal destination for weekend getaways.

 Melbourne, FLEllington, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,339329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%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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Reviews for Ellington    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Ellington for 21 years, am married and have 3 children. I am also a Realtor, Sallie Cappadora, with RE/Max East of the River (860-830-8894 is my cell).   More

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