Merritt Island, Florida

Population 34,880

Merritt Island is located in Brevard County, FL. The population is 34,880, making Merritt Island the 4th largest city in Brevard County.

There are 8 public schools in Merritt Island with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Merritt Island is low , and there are 64 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Merritt Island is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Merritt Island property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Merritt Island include Rockledge, Cocoa Beach and Viera East.

Merritt Island Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 6.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.1%

Crime Rate

35.45% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 146
  • Violent Crimes: 221
  • Robbery: 25
  • Burglary: 210
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

26.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 64 offenders in Merritt Island
  • 18.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

96 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 92

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Merritt Island, FL and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Merritt Island's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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11 Private Schools

Alpha Leraning

Ambassador Christian Academy

Brevard Private Academy

Calvary Chapel Christian School

Christian Heritage Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $868
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,049
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,275
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,702
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,048

Zip Codes

32920 32922 32925 32926 32931 32935 32937 32940 32952 32953 32954 32955

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Environmental Hazards

96 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Merritt Island, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Merritt Island, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Merritt Island, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 62.87°
  • February 64.05°
  • March 66.28°
  • April 72.3°
  • May 77.78°
  • June 81.21°
  • July 82°
  • August 82.64°
  • September 81.35°
  • October 76.15°
  • November 68.98°
  • December 61.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Merritt Island, FL

Earthquakes
Merritt Island, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Merritt Island, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Merritt Island, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Merritt Island, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Merritt Island, FL: $54,100

Unemployment

Unemployment in Merritt Island is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.08%
White Collar - 62.92%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Bill Posey

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Merritt Island, FL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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