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Merritt Island, FL vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 21.7 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Merritt Island?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 23.4% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 4.6 minutes shorter 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Merritt Island, FLFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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