Merritt Island, Florida
Quick Statistics
Merritt Island is a community in Brevard County, Florida, home to about 34,992 people spread across 17.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,560 a year, and a typical home is worth about $402,900. About 53.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Merritt Island ranks number 124 of 955 in population, number 222 in median household income, number 296 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Merritt Island typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 51°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cocoa Beach, FL | 3.2 mi. | 11,377 |
| 2. | Rockledge, FL | 3.9 mi. | 29,133 |
| 3. | Viera East, FL | 4.0 mi. | 12,570 |
| 4. | Viera West, FL | 5.9 mi. | 17,984 |
| 5. | Patrick AFB, FL | 6.7 mi. | 1,644 |
| 6. | Cocoa West, FL | 6.7 mi. | 5,923 |
| 7. | Cocoa, FL | 7.1 mi. | 19,554 |
| 8. | Cape Canaveral, FL | 7.2 mi. | 10,006 |
What is the population of Merritt Island, Florida?
Merritt Island has a population of about 34,992 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Merritt Island, Florida in?
Merritt Island is located in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Merritt Island, Florida?
The median home value in Merritt Island is about $402,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Merritt Island, Florida?
The median personal income in Merritt Island is about $43,560 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Merritt Island, Florida?
Since 1950, 139 tornadoes have been recorded in Brevard County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Merritt Island, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 51 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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