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Melbourne, FL vs Fruit Cove, FL

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Fruit Cove or Melbourne?
- Fruit Cove housing costs are 47.7% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fruit Cove or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Fruit Cove is 9.4 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 Fruit Cove?
Fruit Cove FL is situated along St. Johns River within St John's County surrounded by lush vegetation great for exploring while also having some downtown attractions such as Tree Hill Nature Center and Riverside Arts Market both perfect spots for family outings or date nights alike!

 Melbourne, FLFruit Cove, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,469329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Fruit Cove    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful place to  More

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