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Richmond, KY vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 23.8 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Richmond?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 74.0% more expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 4.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Richmond.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

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

 Richmond, KYMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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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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