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Merritt Island, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- People living in Ocala are 0.3% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Merritt Island
 Merritt Island, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock35.4%49.4%
 Baptist5.5%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Catholic12.2%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.7%2.1%
 Lutheran1.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Methodist4.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.2%1.7%
 Other Christian7.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.2%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.4%0.9%
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 Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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