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Safety Harbor, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Safety Harbor?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 3.0 years older than in Safety Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Safety Harbor?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 7.2% less expensive than Safety Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Safety Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 1.9 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 Merritt Island?
Merritt Island FL found Central Florida barrier close proximity tourist Disney World resorts eclectic mix wildlife landscapes everglade marshes

 Safety Harbor, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$96,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 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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