City profile
Merritt Island, FL
Brevard County · Population 34,992
Merritt Island is a town in Brevard County, FL with about 34,992 residents and a typical home value near $403,000. It is 46 miles from Orlando, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
62°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
233
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$402,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,481
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
104
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
39 mi to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
34,992
Black population
2.7%
County
Brevard County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 34,992 residents
- Typical home value about $403,000
- 46 miles from Orlando, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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