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Parkland, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Parkland?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 3.0 years older than in Parkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Parkland?
- Melbourne housing costs are 65.7% less expensive than Parkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Parkland?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 6.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Parkland.

Things to do in Parkland?
Parkland FL sits at the edge of Everglades National Park well known for numerous active recreational activities including hiking trails, fishing spots plus boat tours available during warmer months!

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Parkland, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$174,295  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,014,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 11 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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