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Merritt Island, FL vs Juneau, AK

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Are people in Juneau older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Juneau is 11.5 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Juneau or Merritt Island?
- Juneau housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Juneau or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Juneau is 8.5 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 Juneau?
Juneau AK lies southeast Anchorage home to several outdoor sites perfect for those who want a bit of adventure from whale watching trips to glacier trekking all surrounded by breathtaking glaciers, mountains and fjords.

 Merritt Island, FLJuneau, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,240329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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