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Safety Harbor, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Safety Harbor?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 4.7 years younger than in Safety Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Safety Harbor?
- Melbourne housing costs are 25.6% less expensive than Safety Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Safety Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Safety Harbor.

Things to do in Safety Harbor?
Safety Harbor, Florida is situated in Pinellas County providing visitors leisure areas such as Philippe Park while also having employment opportunities at InVision Human Services plus entertainment opportunities at Safety Harbor Marina

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.

 Safety Harbor, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$96,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Safety Harbor    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I lived in my beloved Safety Harbor in the early 90's when I was just at the start of my career. I relocated from Illinois and so enjoyed life there. I walked Philippe  More

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I've lived across the entire US, Fort Lauderdale and Palm beach for nearly two decades, Tampa for three years, Dallas, Tulsa, been to New York, Naples, Fort Myers,  More

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I highly recommend Safety Harbor to anyone considering the Tampa/St Pete area. We have lived here for 6 years, and now face a potential move. I am considering a  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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