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Winter Springs, FL vs Merritt Island, FL

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Are people in Merritt Island older or younger than people in Winter Springs?
- The Median Age in Merritt Island is 7.4 years older than in Winter Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merritt Island or Winter Springs?
- Merritt Island housing costs are 8.9% more expensive than Winter Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merritt Island or Winter Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Merritt Island is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Winter Springs.

Things to do in Winter Springs?
Winter Springs, Florida is situated in Seminole county providing visitors leisure areas such as Central Winds Park while also having employment opportunities at Chewy Inc plus entertainment opportunities at Regal Oviedo Marketplace & RPX

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

 Winter Springs, FLMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,013329,725,481
 Median Income$78,969  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock50.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$398,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Winter Springs    4 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

To look at Winter Springs you would think it was the All American, Ozzie and Harriet type community. The crime rate is low and the neighbors are friendly. Most of the  More

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I have lived in Winter Springs 3 times in the past 8 years and I have to agree with a couple of things and I will give you my feeling about the area. Nice schools, nice  More

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I agree that this is a nice, little city to live and raise kids in...if you're rich. However, if you're a teacher, you're not going to make enough money to buy a home in  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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