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Merritt Island, FL vs Destin, FL

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- People living in Destin are 12.4% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Merritt Island
 Merritt Island, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock47.4%49.4%
 Baptist5.5%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Catholic12.2%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock2.0%2.1%
 Lutheran1.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock3.4%1.9%
 Methodist4.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.7%1.7%
 Other Christian7.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.2%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.8%0.9%
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 Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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