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Merritt Island, FL vs Navarre, FL

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Are people in Navarre older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Navarre is 13.3 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Navarre or Merritt Island?
- Navarre housing costs are 10.8% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Navarre or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Navarre is 7.7 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 Navarre?
Navarre, Florida is found in Santa Rosa county offering its citizens access to parks including Gulf Islands National Seashore while also having shopping options near Silver Sands Premium Outlets plus multiple restaurants including Red Lobster

 Merritt Island, FLNavarre, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,994329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Navarre    2 Reviews

I've been here for 5 years now... It needs some upgrades, but overall a 3/5 stars. Getting more crowded by the day...  More

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I moved to this town in July of 2018. This town is a very conservative, military family beach town. Amazing beaches with very little touristy amenities. No glitz or  More

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