How many renters in Merritt Island, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±9.8 points) of renting households in Merritt Island, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±9.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±8.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Merritt Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Merritt Island | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.7% (±7.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±3.2 points) | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±6.4 points) | 12.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±4.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±8.5 points) | 47.2% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Merritt Island against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| Merritt Island | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±9.8 points) | 55.8% (±2.3 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±8.5 points) | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±4.9 points) | 33.3% (±1.3 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,913 (±$12,052) | $52,625 (±$1,865) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,441 (±$77) | $1,556 (±$27) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Merritt Island, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brevard County (55.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brevard County, Merritt Island ranks 19 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 556 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Merritt Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Island | — | 53.3% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Cocoa Beach | 3.3 mi | 56.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 3.9 mi | 55.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera East | 4.0 mi | 45.8% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tropical Park | 5.3 mi | 59.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Viera West | 5.9 mi | 41.7% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patrick AFB | 6.7 mi | 58.0% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cocoa West | 6.7 mi | 71.1% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
| Cocoa | 7.1 mi | 61.5% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cocoa West, FL (71.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Palm Bay | 59.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Titusville | 59.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Patrick AFB | 58.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 16 | Cocoa Beach | 56.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 17 | Melbourne | 56.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 18 | Rockledge | 55.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 19 | Merritt Island | 53.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | Mims | 52.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 21 | Sharpes | 48.5% (±29.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Viera East | 45.8% (±20.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | West Melbourne | 45.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 24 | Satellite Beach | 45.3% (±17.4 points) |
| 25 | Port St. John | 43.8% (±18.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Merritt Island is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Merritt Island
Are renters in Merritt Island rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in Merritt Island pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Merritt Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Merritt Island, FL spends 31.8% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merritt Island CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Merritt Island CDP, Florida (place:44275, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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