Merritt Island, FL
Living in Merritt Island
Bikeability15
Walkability14
Commute62
Public Transit8
Affordability50
Public Safety47
Airports60
Hospitals36
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$265kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$859Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196936%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas14%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merritt Island
United States45
Florida50
Palm Bay Metro Area54
Brevard County54
Property Crime in Merritt Island
United States48
Florida57
Palm Bay Metro Area55
Brevard County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 62 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merritt Island
Inland Flooding35
Tornado29
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merritt Island, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merritt Island, FL
Brevard Private Academy
3 miles, N
Ambassador Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
St Mary Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Merritt Island Christian School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Merritt Island, FL
Florida Institute of Technology-Online
17 miles, S
Florida Institute of Technology
17 miles, S
University of Central Florida
38 miles, NW
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando
39 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merritt Island, FL
Steward Rockledge Hospital
3 miles, NW
Cape Canaveral Hospital
5 miles, NE
Viera Hospital
6 miles, SW
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Merritt Island, FL
Melbourne International Airport
14 miles, S
Orlando International Airport
39 miles, W
Orlando Sanford International Airport
47 miles, NW
Daytona Beach International Airport
64 miles, N