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Stuart, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Stuart?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 1.3 years younger than in Stuart.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Stuart?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 19.3% more expensive than Stuart housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Stuart?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Stuart.

Things to do in Stuart?
Stuart is a small city located east from West Palm Beach famous for its waterfront setting full of outdoor activities such as fishing or kayaking in St. Lucie River Estuary Reserve allowing visitors to explore Florida's natural wonderland while discovering unique wildlife habitats and nearby islands offering glimpses into the region“s nautical traditions.

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

 Stuart, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$55,157  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$363,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Stuart    8 Reviews

After many years of globe trodding, I came upon Stuart out of sheer luck. I was offered a job at one of the local public schools, and I spent three wonderful years  More

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.... our horrendous experience owning a home in this area is not based on a "small" or "isolated" incident. Our family has been involved with SE Florida since the mid  More

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Think twice before you buy a vacation or winter home in this area of Florida, really, think twice. The realtors are astonishingly lawless, predatory, and truly  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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