At a Glance
Median Income
$91,020
$52,695 per capita
Home Value
$379,700
Zillow: $430,609
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.1% smoking rate
How Merritt Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merritt Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merritt Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merritt Island residents earn a median household income of $91,020 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,695. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merritt Island is $379,700 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,609. Median rent is $1,348/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
41.8% of adults in Merritt Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merritt Island has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population34,718
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density2,046/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,020
Per Capita$52,695
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A
Home Value$379,700
Rent$1,348
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$430,609
Housing Units16,773
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Merritt Island was built in 1974.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.