Living in Merritt Island, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Merritt Island. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
0Merritt Island at a Glance
Median Home Value
N/A
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,210
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
2.6 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
0/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
N/A
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 42
Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Score: 3.64
Population
0
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$1,210
Median Income
N/A
Affordability Index
N/A
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
4% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
2.6 per 1K
Property Crime
8.5 per 1K
28% below nat'l avg
55% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
0/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
25/100
100% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
25
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
42 — Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Near nat'l avg
30% above nat'l avg
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