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Compare Merritt Island to Gainesville
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Gainesville, 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) | Gainesville (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 129,394 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $36,896 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $147,500 |
| White | 89% | 65% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| With Kids | 23% | 16% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 26 |
| Rentals | 25% | 61% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Gainesville?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Gainesville: 36380 compared with 129394 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Gainesville?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Gainesville?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gainesville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 61% for Gainesville.
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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