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Compare Merritt Island to West Palm Beach
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to West Palm Beach, 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) | West Palm Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 106,805 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $37,034 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $218,200 |
| White | 89% | 57% |
| Black | 4% | 34% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 23% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 39 |
| Rentals | 25% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or West Palm Beach?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than West Palm Beach: 36380 compared with 106805 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in West Palm Beach?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or West Palm Beach?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Palm Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 51% for West Palm Beach.
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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