Best Places to Live in Melbourne, Florida

Beach-city complex - Central Atlantic coast, 50 miles east/southeast of Orlando

Pros

-Climate
-Water recreation
-Cost of living

Cons

-Violent crime rate
-Rising living costs
-Arts and culture

Local Listings in Melbourne, FL

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$150,000

2085 Leewood Blvd
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1811 SqFt

$150,000

2085 Leewood Blvd
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1811 SqFt

$175,000

1483 Stanley Ln
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 | 1284 SqFt

$213,613

550 Benton Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 | 1902 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area

Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Titusville anchor a large and complex area of barrier islands, beach and coastal communities comprising what is known as the “Space Coast.” Cape Canaveral and the John F. Kennedy Space Center are located on the northernmost large barrier islands, adding considerable interest and economic benefit to the area. There are fine beaches on these islands, while the coast cities tend to carry most of the commercial, residential, and agricultural activity. Driven in part by the NASA facilities, there are a number of high tech firms in the area. The more family-oriented Palm Bay is the most populous of the three.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Melbourne is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 5.2%). Recent job growth is Positive. Melbourne jobs have increased by 0.86%. Learn More...

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Melbourne's cost of living is 3.00% lower than the U.S. average. Learn More... or Compare Melbourne's Cost of Living

VOTING

Brevard county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Melbourne's population is 80,127 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 34.34%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Melbourne is $181,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.09%. Check out the homes in the area or Find top agents in Melbourne

SCHOOLS

Melbourne public schools spend $8,466 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.1 students per teacher in Melbourne. Learn More...

Best Places to Live in Melbourne Rankings

#7	Hurricane Hotspots
#21	Drought-Riskiest Cities
#50	America's Migraine Hot Spots
#62	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#64	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Melbourne

It's a good time to buy in Melbourne. Home Appreciation is up 13.1% in the last 12 months. Browse Melbourne Real Estate or Find top agents in Melbourne

The median home price in Melbourne is $181,500. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Melbourne 27 Reviews

The Melbourne FL techie haven - 5/26/2018
I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept. ... Read More

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Answer to the comments who keep asking about crime - 7/18/2017
The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at... Read More

Mark | West Melbourne, FL | Reply | 1 Reply | Send Message

Crime in Melbourne,FL - 3/9/2017
Could someone tell me how the crime rate is in Melbourne? Are there murders? Is it a safe place to live? We are thinking of retiring there. Thank you... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

32935 32901 32934 32903

NEW LISTINGS IN MELBOURNE FL

$150,000
2085 Leewood Blvd
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 |

$175,000
1483 Stanley Ln
Bed 4 | Bath 2.0 |

$213,613
550 Benton Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 |

$205,000
3476 Fan Palm Blvd
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 |

$180,000
649 Jubilee St
Bed 2 | Bath 2.0 |

$185,000
1218 Cypress Bend Cir
Bed 3 | Bath 2.0 |