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San Carlos Park, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in San Carlos Park?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 6.3 years older than in San Carlos Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or San Carlos Park?
- Melbourne housing costs are 42.2% more expensive than San Carlos Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or San Carlos Park?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of San Carlos Park.

Things to do in San Carlos Park?
Located between Fort Myers and Bonita Springs in Lee County Florida San Carlos Park is a census-designated place offering plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy ranging from golf courses to beaches along the Gulf Coast. The town also hosts an annual celebration commemorating local culture through food music dance art and more often referred to as “The Real Taste of San Carlos” Festival each winter season making it attractive to those looking for something different than what Ft Myers has to offer!

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.

 San Carlos Park, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$71,958  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$244,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.32  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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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