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Merritt Island, FL vs Peachtree City, GA

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Are people in Peachtree City older or younger than people in Merritt Island?
- The Median Age in Peachtree City is 7.3 years younger than in Merritt Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Peachtree City or Merritt Island?
- Peachtree City housing costs are 10.3% more expensive than Merritt Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Peachtree City or Merritt Island?
- The average commute for residents of Peachtree City is 4.7 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 Peachtree City?
Peachtree City, Georgia is found in Fayette County offering its citizens access to parks including McIntosh Reserve while also having shopping options near Avenue Peachtree City plus multiple restaurants including Tre Venezie

 Merritt Island, FLPeachtree City, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,867329,725,481
 Median Income$78,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$433,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.0%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 Peachtree City    10 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The water is undrinkable. It smells and tastes like it has passed through a pile of decomposing grass. There has been no announcement from the city government as to  More

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...of what I consider very desirable and what I consider very undesirable. Moderate-to-high income level, educated folks with high expectations for their children,  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a beautiful town to live in. My main objection is that when we moved here from South Florida, I had no idea that it got this cold and stayed this cold all  More

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