First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Merritt Island sits at 846.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Savannah F.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Aiden Collins
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Roman Wright
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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