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Merritt Island, FL vs Boynton Beach, FL

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Are people in Boynton Beach older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Boynton Beach is 9.1 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Boynton Beach or Merritt Island?
- Boynton Beach housing costs are 3.1% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Boynton Beach or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Boynton Beach is 1.0 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 Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach Florida lies in Palm Beach County providing locals and tourists with beaches like Ocean Inlet Park or eateries along Ocean Avenue all the way up to Woolbright Road.

 Merritt Island, FLBoynton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,479329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Boynton Beach    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In Boynton Beach since three years. Loud and dirty, road are unsafe for bicyclists!  More

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I live in Boynton and every year it gets worse down here... The heat has been unbearable for months and the city is overcrowded! A simple errand can take much longer  More

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Over 10 years ago

The climate is not bad. Mild winters but hot and humid summers. Hurricanes, but no snow and ice storms. Cost of living is a little too high, as is population density.  More

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