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Compare Fort Walton Beach to Merritt Island
This post compares Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Merritt Island, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Fort Walton Beach (city) | Merritt Island (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,368 | 36,380 |
| Income (median) | $35,230 | $46,025 |
| Home Value (median) | $166,700 | $219,500 |
| White | 78% | 89% |
| Black | 11% | 4% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| With Kids | 24% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 49 |
| Rentals | 43% | 25% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fort Walton Beach or Merritt Island?
A: Fort Walton Beach has a smaller population count than Merritt Island: 21368 compared with 36380 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fort Walton Beach or in Merritt Island?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Fort Walton Beach.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fort Walton Beach or Merritt Island?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Fort Walton Beach.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fort Walton Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Fort Walton Beach versus 25% for Merritt Island.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Fort Walton Beach may include: DeLand, Casselberry, and Dania-Beach.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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