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Merritt Island, FL vs Oviedo, FL

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Are people in Oviedo older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Oviedo is 13.4 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oviedo or Merritt Island?
- Oviedo housing costs are 9.1% more expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oviedo or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Oviedo is 5.1 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 Oviedo?
Oviedo, Florida lies within Seminole County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Archaeological & Historical Conservancy to Cantigny Golf plus employment opportunities at Central Florida Regional Hospital.

 Merritt Island, FLOviedo, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,405329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%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 Oviedo    12 Reviews

My family retired here from the cold north and have never been happier. We searched Arizona (didn't like the scorpions, lack of green, or air quality after sand  More

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Over 8 years ago

Oviedo is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Low crime rate and fun community events create a strong community. We are experiencing strong growth in new  More

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I've been in Oviedo since 2001 and it is a nice place to live as far as family goes. Seminole county schools are considered better than the others in Central Florida. Go  More

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