Thomas Jefferson Middle School

It's a solid pick for families who want island living with strong school feeds, including Merritt Island High and nearby elementary schools. The neighborhoods here lean toward mature, spread-out homes with real waterfront and pool inventory — 13 waterfront and 15 pool listings are active right now. It's central Merritt Island, so you're close to river access on both sides of the island.

The median list price is $474,500, which puts it in a middle range for the Space Coast rather than the top tier. There's genuine spread, though — active listings start at $109,999 and climb to $2.695M, so both entry-level buyers and luxury shoppers have options. Six homes are currently listed above $1M.

Expect to pay around $287 per square foot on average, with a median home size of about 1,680 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 156 homes sold at a median price of $467,500. You'll find Merritt Island homes for sale across a wide range around that midpoint.

It's balanced and steady — homes are taking a median 46.5 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price. With 46 active listings against 156 sales in the past year, there's healthy turnover without a frenzy. That gives buyers time to look and room to negotiate.

HOA costs are modest here, with a median of about $103 a month, and only three active listings are in gated communities. Median property tax runs around $3,600 a year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is about $2,800 a month.