2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Roanoke, VA vs Merritt Island, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 3.9% longer than it is for residents of Roanoke.
- 60.3% more residents of Merritt Island work from home compared to residents of Roanoke.
 Roanoke, VAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Roanoke, VAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk2.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Roanoke, VAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.21.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  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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