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Compare Merritt Island to Boca Raton
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Boca Raton, 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 | Merritt Island (CDP) | Boca Raton (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 93,964 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $62,470 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $401,000 |
| White | 89% | 85% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 23% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 47 |
| Rentals | 25% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Boca Raton?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Boca Raton: 36380 compared with 93964 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Boca Raton?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Boca Raton?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boca Raton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 25% for Merritt Island versus 29% for Boca Raton.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merritt Island may include: Palm-Harbor, Ormond-Beach, and Vero-Beach-South.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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