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Population

35,900

Population

Merritt Island has a population of 35,900 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has increased by 1,157 people (3.3%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are positive. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Oviedo or Winter Springs, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 3,275 and a growth of 691 people, respectively (9.8% and 2.1% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$53,916

Median Household Income

The Merritt Island median household income is $53,916 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has decreased by $5542 (9.3%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Merritt Island is lower than in West Melbourne($55,330), but greater than in Cocoa Beach($53,844). The median household income in Floridais $47,507 (11.9% lower than in Merritt Island)

Median Property Value

$178,200

Median Property Value

The median property value in Merritt Island is $178,200 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $192,800 (making a decrease of $14,600 or 7.6% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Melbourne Villageis $178,600, in Forest City— $170,500. Median property value in Florida is $159,000

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Merritt Island is 10.9%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Melbourne, 11.3% of the population live below the poverty line, in Vero Beach— 10.5%. The poverty rate in Floridais 12.04%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Merritt Island is slightly better than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$928

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Merritt Island is $928 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $859/mo (-8%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Floridais higher at $1,002 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Edgewoodpay $929/mo, in Lockhart— $926/mo.

Rent Burden

32.6%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Merritt Island is 32.6% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Merritt Island is lower than in the state of Florida, where the rent burden is 34.4%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 32.6% in Winter Park, and in Titusville— 32.4%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

25.8%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

25.8% of housing units in Merritt Island are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 25.0%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Merritt Island than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Ocoee(26.2%), Port Orange(24.7%).

Renter Occupied Households

4,405

Renter Occupied Households

There are 4,405 renter occupied households in Merritt Island (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 3% (4,405 households in 2016 vs. 4,286 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 4,557 households in Winter Garden, 4,206 units in Apopka.

Evictions

There were 80 evictions reported in Merritt Island in 2016.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2016 : 94 evictions from housing were made in Goldenrod, 76 in Pine Castle. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

168.00

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Merritt Island in 2016 is 168.00.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Merritt Island has less eviction cases than Goldenrod(171.05 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Winter Garden(152.42 filings).

Quick Facts

Merritt Island is a city located in Florida. 34,743 people live in Merritt Island. The city's area is approximately 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²). The city has a land area of 17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²). The water area is 29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²). The city density is 740/sq mi (280/km²). It has an elevation level of 3 ft (1 m). 321 is the phone area code for the city. The city's time zone is UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)). UTC-4 (EDT) is the summer time in Merritt Island. The FIPS code is 12-44275. Merritt Island ZIP code list includes 32952-32954. The GNIS identifier is 0294625

Top Names

The most popular names in Merritt Island

Michael Smith — 19 persons

Sarah Smith — 13 persons

Michael Thompson — 12 persons

Robert Davis — 11 persons

Charles Smith — 11 persons

Robert Williams — 11 persons

James Smith — 10 persons

James Williams — 10 persons

John Smith — 9 persons

Robert Johnson — 9 persons

Robert Jones — 9 persons

William Johnson — 9 persons

James Thompson — 8 persons

John Daignault — 8 persons

William Smith — 8 persons

Robert Smith — 8 persons

William Taylor — 8 persons

John Bailey — 8 persons

Michael Murphy — 8 persons

Robert Moore — 8 persons

David Smith — 7 persons

Thomas Clarke — 7 persons

William Miller — 7 persons

Thomas Smith — 7 persons

Donald Smith — 7 persons

Michael Taylor — 7 persons

John Becker — 7 persons

Gregory Smith — 7 persons

James Hall — 7 persons

Patricia Smith — 7 persons

Barbara Smith — 7 persons

Michael Miller — 7 persons

John Davis — 7 persons

Christopher Smith — 7 persons

Robert Scott — 7 persons

Brian Smith — 7 persons

Kevin Brown — 6 persons

James Brown — 6 persons

Donald Scherer — 6 persons

James White — 6 persons

Michael Johnson — 6 persons

Michelle Nicholas — 6 persons

Kathleen Oconnor — 6 persons

Robert Barrett — 6 persons

Mary Jones — 6 persons

John Burke — 6 persons

Robert Thompson — 6 persons

Patricia Johnson — 6 persons

Robert Donovan — 6 persons

Robert Cook — 6 persons

William Ridenbaugh — 6 persons

Billie Blevins — 6 persons

Richard Hill — 6 persons

Thomas Leonard — 6 persons

William Brown — 6 persons

Duane Williams — 6 persons

Richard Martin — 6 persons

Robert Hill — 6 persons

Gary Smith — 6 persons

Charles Floyd — 6 persons

Kimberly Smith — 6 persons

Bao Nguyen — 6 persons

Robert Brown — 6 persons

Charles Crisafulli — 6 persons

David Leidolf — 6 persons

William Wilson — 6 persons

Richard Price — 6 persons

John Gray — 6 persons

Adele Winter — 5 persons

William Turner — 5 persons

James Johnson — 5 persons

Charles Davis — 5 persons

John Bell — 5 persons

Michael Rogers — 5 persons

Daniel Burdo — 5 persons

Stephen Williams — 5 persons

Joseph Hall — 5 persons

Jenny Asbury — 5 persons

Kevin Smith — 5 persons

Joseph Harris — 5 persons

Brian Morgan — 5 persons

Michael Holt — 5 persons

William Harding — 5 persons

Robert Bradley — 5 persons

Mark Page — 5 persons

John Cunningham — 5 persons

Sallie Gould — 5 persons

Kenneth Jones — 5 persons

Edward Bonner — 5 persons

Amanda Smith — 5 persons

Michael Jones — 5 persons

Robert Anderson — 5 persons

John Wells — 5 persons

Gregory Loy — 5 persons

David Brown — 5 persons

Mary Smith — 5 persons

Tiffany Smith — 5 persons

Mary Morgan — 5 persons

Marcos Pavkov — 5 persons

Robert Adams — 5 persons

Merritt Island Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,021	$775	$940	$1,160	$1,560	$1,870
2,020	$735	$905	$1,125	$1,530	$1,870
2,019	$675	$835	$1,050	$1,440	$1,765
2,018	$675	$830	$1,055	$1,460	$1,790
2,017	$565	$700	$890	$1,230	$1,515
2,016	$525	$665	$855	$1,185	$1,440
2,015	$540	$705	$875	$1,210	$1,445
2,014	$530	$695	$860	$1,190	$1,415
2,013	$540	$705	$875	$1,210	$1,445
2,012	$585	$715	$845	$1,135	$1,270

Merritt Island, FL People Search

Population

Merritt Island has a population of 35,900 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

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Median Household Income

The Merritt Island median household income is $53,916 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Merritt Island is $178,200 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Merritt Island is $928 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Merritt Island is 32.6% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

25.8% of housing units in Merritt Island are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 4,405 renter occupied households in Merritt Island (2016).

Evictions

There were 80 evictions reported in Merritt Island in 2016.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Merritt Island in 2016 is 168.00.

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