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| What Merritt Island is like for active adults |
Merritt Island is a peaceful retirement community of 36,000 located on the so-called “Space Coast” of Florida’s east coast.
Nature gets top billing in Merritt Island. Its centerpiece is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, 22 square miles of wetlands and home to more than 300 species of birds. Merritt Island represents an alternative to living in the big city or in a very affluent community for active adults 55+. Atlantic beaches are nearby, as is historic Cocoa Village.
Retirees who live in Merritt Island find it is possible to live near the water or a national wildlife refuge. They can live in town or in one of the many gated communities in the town or surrounding area. This diverse city is warm in the winter.
The average selling price for an existing condominium in the Titusville/Melbourne area was $185,000 in June 2006. Real estate prices in this retirement community the area tend to be fairly high compared to some other coastal communities. A search in late 2007 on Yahoo Real Estate found 884 homes for sale on the MLS with a median price of $379,000. There were 946 homes in the real estate classifieds with a median price of $380,000
Merritt Island is located in Brevard County. Here are more resources and information on what is like to retire in Florida |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
• Many public parks
• Cocoa Beach Pier
• Many gated golf communities
• Proximity to Cape Canaveral and the John F. Kennedy Space Center
• Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival each January |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds in season
• Over Development is always a risk
• Merritt Island is off the beaten track
• Hurricane season |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Merritt Island attracts a community of retirees who want to live in an understated, community – but who have a strong interest in nature, space, or golf. |
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| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy |
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| Physical environment |
| Merritt Island is midway down the east coast of Florida. According to the Wikipedia Merritt Island was originally an island and is still referred to as one. To the west and south it is separated by the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Causeways lead to Atlantic Beaches such as Cocoa Beach. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Merritt Island culture is built around its proximity to nature and the space program. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Cape Canaveral Hospital is 4 miles away |
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Active Adult Communities in Merritt Island |
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| Merritt Island Active Communities |
| Facts about MERRITT ISLAND | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Coastal, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 61 + | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 1.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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