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Merritt Island, FL vs Aventura, FL

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Are people in Aventura older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Aventura is 0.1 years older than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aventura or Merritt Island?
- Aventura housing costs are 8.9% more expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aventura or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Aventura is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Merritt Island.

Things to do in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

Things to do in Aventura?
Aventura, Florida is located in Miami-Dade County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center plus stores like The Aventura Mall and dining spots near Sushi Siam.

 Merritt Island, FLAventura, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,734329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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Reviews for Aventura    5 Reviews

What a great place to live. Right by the water and beach yet it has all of the conveniences of the city. There is the mall, shopping, restaurants & medical facilities  More

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Over 8 years ago

My family and I have lived in Aventura for five years. It is one of the nicer suburbs of Miami. It is well kept, and has various city parks and trails that are a  More

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You are just minutes from the beach. Aventura is pretty much all condos, but the majority of them are very nice. You can pick up a nice 1 bed room apartment for $1300+  More

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