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Merritt Island, FL vs Ormond Beach, FL

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Are people in Ormond Beach older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Ormond Beach is 1.4 years older than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ormond Beach or Merritt Island?
- Ormond Beach housing costs are 11.5% less expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ormond Beach or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Ormond Beach is 2.5 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 Ormond Beach?
Ormond Beach, Florida is located in Volusia County providing visitors great shopping opportunities around The Pavilion at Ormond and various restaurants like TGI Friday’s.

 Merritt Island, FLOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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