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Merritt Island, FL

Merritt Island is a peninsula, commonly referred to as an island, in Brevard County, Florida, United States, located on the eastern Florida coast, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the name of an unincorporated town in the central and southern parts of the island and a census-designated place (CDP).

The population was 34,518 at the 2020 census, down from 34,743 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center is located on Merritt Island to the north of the town, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located north of the space center.

The central part of Merritt Island, previously known as Merritt City, is home to the majority of the population and includes the local high school, library, and shopping district. The southern area is heavily residential, with centralized light commercial and light industrial areas.

Merritt Island extends some 46 mi (74 km) from the Volusia County line to Dragon Point near Melbourne. It connects to the Florida mainland where SR 3 now intersects US 1 in Volusia County. To the west, it is separated from the mainland by the Indian River and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. To the east it is separated by the Mosquito Lagoon and the Banana River from the barrier island on which Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach stand. The east side of Merritt Island splits and is divided by Sykes Creek and Newfound Harbor.

In the north, the Haulover Canal, first dug in the 19th century, separates the island from the mainland. To the west, the island is connected by causeways to mainland Brevard County near Titusville and Cocoa on its northern end, and in Melbourne on its southern end. To the east, the island is connected to Cape Canaveral by the Crawlerway, and by causeways to Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 122.2 km² (47.2 sq mi²), of which 45.4 km² (17.5 sq mi²) is land and 76.8 km² (29.7 sq mi²), or 62.88%, is water.

Health and wellness are paramount in Merritt Island, with several healthcare facilities catering to the community. The Parrish Healthcare Center is a notable establishment offering comprehensive medical services to residents. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness is providing a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools.

Top Sites in Merritt Island, FL: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Sams House at Pine Island.

Population: 34,518 (2020). ZIP Codes: 32952. Area code: 321. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 46.16 sq mi (119.54 km²).

FAQs

Is Merritt Island, FL a nice place to live?

Merritt Island is a with a population of 34,300. Merritt Island is in Brevard County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Merritt Island offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. On Merritt Island, there are a lot of restaurants and parks.

Does Merritt Island, FL flood?

The city of Merritt Island has an extreme risk of flooding. There are 14,389 properties in Merritt Island at risk of flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 98.9% of all properties on Merritt Island. Find the flood risk for a specific property.

Is Merritt Island, FL wealthy?

The per capita income in Merritt Island in 2018 was $48,751, which is upper middle income relative to Florida, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $195,004 for a family of four. However, Merritt Island contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Sources

Brevard County

Wikipedia

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Parrish Healthcare Center

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Sams House at Pine Island

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