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Merritt Island
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Merritt Island is a relaxed coastal town in central Florida, famous for its proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and rich natural surroundings. It combines suburban comfort with abundant outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
28.54°, -80.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,115
Local Cost
$2,060
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
18.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1380 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TIX
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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