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Compare Merritt Island to Palmetto Bay
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Palmetto Bay, 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) | Palmetto Bay (village) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 24,679 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $57,906 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $489,600 |
| White | 89% | 84% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| With Kids | 23% | 41% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 40 |
| Rentals | 25% | 14% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Palmetto Bay?
A: Merritt Island has a larger population count than Palmetto Bay: 36380 compared with 24679 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Palmetto Bay?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Palmetto Bay?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Merritt Island does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 14% for Palmetto Bay.
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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