Living in Merritt Island
Merritt Island is a large place in Florida, United States, home to 34,743 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 22%, #3,482 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 22%, #1,404 of 6,413), remote workers (top 25%, #1,793 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merritt Island
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 20 min and sets around 23:31; in late June it sets around 2:23.
How Merritt Island ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,754 of 11,898 | #64 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #4,994 of 9,771 | #77 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,682 of 8,006 | #64 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,892 of 6,237 | #54 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,497 of 9,474 | #76 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,099 of 9,474 | #92 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,434 of 10,762 | #169 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #3,481 of 4,537 | #251 of 336 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,793 of 7,271 | #37 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | 52 | #5,428 of 6,227 | #369 of 429 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,843 of 8,006 | #89 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,034 of 12,111 | #115 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 55 | #3,934 of 7,271 | #268 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #6,038 of 9,474 | #337 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,774 of 18,063 | #233 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,482 of 16,523 | #63 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,150 of 18,063 | #221 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,620 of 16,523 | #348 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #4,690 of 21,167 | #339 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,166 of 12,111 | #435 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,404 of 6,413 | #47 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,359 of 12,111 | #364 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #3,396 of 4,750 | #239 of 351 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rockledge (Florida) 4 km
- Cocoa 6 km
- Cocoa West 8 km
- Cocoa Beach 9 km
- Cape Canaveral 10 km
- Viera East 11 km
- Viera West 13 km
- Port Saint John 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.