Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities Housing:
Merritt Island, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Merritt Island is 27.1% older than the median age of a home in Winter Haven.
 Merritt Island, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$281,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock95.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.211.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.6$11.0
 Homes Owned65.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented15.2%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Merritt Island, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$950  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,350  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,150  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Merritt Island, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Merritt Island, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Merritt Island, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.2%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews
Deborah · Merritt Island, FL
Generally pretty good
Over 12 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

   |    Reply
Bp · Merritt Island, FL
Florida livng
Over 15 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

   |    Reply
sregan7 · Merritt Island, FL
ARCHITECTURE
Over 18 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Merritt Island

See all reviews
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews
Lulu · Winter Haven, FL
Do your research!
Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

   |    Reply
Cathy · Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven FL is definitely not a safe place to
Over 5 years ago

Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

   |    Reply
Cheryll · Orting, WA
Not a bad place to live
Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Winter Haven

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 New Albany, IndianaRockton, IllinoisCompare
 Memphis, MichiganDanville, IllinoisCompare
 Wadsworth, IllinoisSalmon, IdahoCompare
 Park Rapids, MinnesotaMurfreesboro, TennesseeCompare
 Arcadia, CaliforniaZionsville, IndianaCompare
 Alpharetta, GeorgiaTrumbull, ConnecticutCompare
 Carbondale, ColoradoMora, New MexicoCompare
 Mandeville, LouisianaWest Palm Beach, FloridaCompare
 Leominster, MassachusettsTownsend, MassachusettsCompare
 Albany, GeorgiaSilverdale, WashingtonCompare

Learn More About Merritt Island, Florida
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Winter Haven, Florida
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.