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Merritt Island, FL vs Dunedin, FL

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Are people in Dunedin older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Dunedin is 7.6 years older than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dunedin or Merritt Island?
- Dunedin housing costs are 5.4% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dunedin or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Dunedin is 2.6 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 Dunedin?
Dunedin, Florida sits within Pinellas county featuring numerous attractions such as Honeymoon Island State Park or Dunedin Fine Arts Center combined with stores like Westfield Countryside Shopping Centre and multiple dining spots including Rosie’s Ole Town Tequila Bar

 Merritt Island, FLDunedin, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,110329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock57.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Dunedin    16 Reviews

This city is beautiful, but the people here are just a little bit, rude and snobby and too judgmental for my taste!!! If you are a young, single person that catches  More

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Don't get me wrong, this place is very beautiful. But people are a little too judge mental that live here. I would catch the Trolley at their bus stops in their  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for many years, but tourism ruined the area. What used to be a quaint little postcard town is now a WAY overpopulated tourist trap. The town has gotten rid  More

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