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Merritt Island, FL vs Clermont, FL

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Are people in Clermont older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Clermont is 8.1 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Clermont or Merritt Island?
- Clermont housing costs are 2.3% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Clermont or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Clermont is 8.3 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 Clermont?
Clermont, Florida is situated in Lake county featuring numerous attractions such as Waterfront Park or Kings Ridge Golf Club combined with stores like Citrus Tower Village Shopping Center and local food spots such as Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grille & Grill

 Merritt Island, FLClermont, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,562329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 12 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 15 years ago

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

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Over 18 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 Clermont    15 Reviews

Clermont is an amazing place to live, to love , and to grow. I discovered Clermont a little over 10 years ago by accident, and I thank God that I did. At the time I  More

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Over 10 years ago

Can you please tell me if College Park in Clermont is a good Community? I heard that the high School is Lake Minneola and supposedly a good school. I also was looking  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great place to live and no income  More

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