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Merritt island, FL — ZIP 32953

Population: 24,759 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 32953 (Merritt island, FL) is $426,993 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $372,500 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,235/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,993

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,993
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$450,864
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$372,500
Median list price
$283,395
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
-20.3%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
161
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,235/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,350/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
MERRITT ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL, EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, MILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEWIS CARROLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,399
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,094

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Merritt Island Airport (COI) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER, PALM POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,872 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
36.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,672
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
210,348
Average weekly wage
$1,250
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,754

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 32953State medianUS median
Median home value$426,993$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$372,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market69 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,235/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,672$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 32953?
$426,993.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 32953?
$372,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 32953?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 32953?
Typical rent: $2,235/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 32953?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 32953 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 32953?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 32953?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 32953?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 32953?
5 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 32953 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 32953?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 32953?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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