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Compare Merritt Island to Cape Coral
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Cape Coral, 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) | Cape Coral (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 173,679 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $40,168 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $196,800 |
| White | 89% | 90% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 23% | 28% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 45 |
| Rentals | 25% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Cape Coral?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Cape Coral: 36380 compared with 173679 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Cape Coral?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Cape Coral?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cape Coral does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 25% for Merritt Island versus 29% for Cape Coral.
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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