North Merritt Island is a small town of 9,033 in Florida, with a median household income of $119,514
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Merritt Island stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Merritt Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Merritt Island city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 100.8
North Merritt Island's overall cost of living index is 100.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Merritt Island costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Merritt Island, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$429,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,260
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$119,514
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Merritt Island's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
170.6 /100k
Property Crime
531.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Merritt Island is served primarily by BREVARD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Merritt Island, FL
National Avg
School District
BREVARD
—
Elementary Schools
67
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
20
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Merritt Island sees average highs of 69.9°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
North Merritt Island's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Merritt Island roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $429,600 and median rent is $1,260/month.
North Merritt Island's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 531.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Merritt Island are operated by BREVARD.
The district has 67 elementary, 11 middle, and 20 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 39.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Merritt Island, FL has a population of 9,033, a median household income of $119,514, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Merritt Island averages 69.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Merritt Island, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32953.
The population of North Merritt Island, Florida is 9,033 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Merritt Island: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $429,600, median household income $119,514, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Merritt Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.