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Merritt Island, FL vs New Haven, CT

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- The median age of a home in Merritt Island is 50.0% younger than the median age of a home in New Haven.
 Merritt Island, FLNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$251,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.211.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$25.7$11.0
 Homes Owned65.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented15.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Merritt Island, FLNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,980$1,840
 Studio Apartment$950  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,340$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,350  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,010$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,150  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Merritt Island, FLNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Merritt Island, FLNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock25.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Merritt Island, FLNew Haven, CTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock43.2%12.2%
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 New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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