How much are property taxes in North Merritt Island, FL?
Homeowners in North Merritt Island, FL pay a median of $3,150 (±$329) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,422.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,754.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $525,400.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,150 (±$329)
- With a mortgage
- $3,422
- Without a mortgage
- $2,754
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in North Merritt Island against Brevard County, its state and the nation
| North Merritt Island | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,150 (±$329) | $2,311 (±$40) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,422 (±$391) | $2,499 (±$42) | $2,993 (±$15) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,754 (±$360) | $2,015 (±$73) | $2,319 (±$16) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $525,400 (±$37,858) | $339,600 (±$3,715) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
In North Merritt Island, the median real estate tax is higher than in Brevard County ($2,311).
It is also higher than in Florida ($2,730).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Brevard County, North Merritt Island ranks 8 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 825.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in North Merritt Island
The median tax ($3,150) is 0.6% of the median home value ($525,400).
Across Brevard County the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across Florida it is 0.8%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near North Merritt Island
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Merritt Island | — | $3,150 (±$329) | — |
| Sharpes | 3.2 mi | $1,843 (±$384) | Lower |
| Port St. John | 6.0 mi | $1,535 (±$119) | Lower |
| Cocoa | 6.6 mi | $1,645 (±$240) | Lower |
| Cocoa West | 7.9 mi | $1,239 (±$344) | Lower |
| Cape Canaveral | 8.1 mi | $2,398 (±$467) | Lower |
| Rockledge | 9.8 mi | $2,088 (±$177) | Lower |
| Titusville | 10 mi | $1,594 (±$113) | Lower |
| Cocoa Beach | 10 mi | $3,481 (±$302) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sharpes, FL ($1,843), Port St. John, FL ($1,535), Cocoa, FL ($1,645).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Viera West | $4,384 (±$284) |
| 3 | Melbourne Beach | $4,171 (±$749) |
| 4 | Satellite Beach | $4,032 (±$341) |
| 5 | Grant-Valkaria | $3,698 (±$324) |
| 6 | Cocoa Beach | $3,481 (±$302) |
| 7 | Indian Harbour Beach | $3,183 (±$517) |
| 8 | North Merritt Island | $3,150 (±$329) |
| 9 | South Patrick Shores | $3,023 (±$281) |
| 10 | Viera East | $2,877 (±$225) |
| 11 | Melbourne Village | $2,826 (±$474) |
| 12 | Malabar | $2,567 (±$337) |
| 13 | Merritt Island | $2,557 (±$135) |
| 14 | West Melbourne | $2,488 (±$185) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Brevard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Merritt Island
How much are property taxes in North Merritt Island?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in North Merritt Island, FL is $3,150 (±$329) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in North Merritt Island?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in North Merritt Island, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in North Merritt Island higher than in Brevard County?
In North Merritt Island, the median real estate tax is higher than in Brevard County ($2,311).
It is also higher than in Florida ($2,730).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Merritt Island CDP, Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 North Merritt Island CDP, Florida (place:49435, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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