Best Places to Live in Melbourne, Florida

Beach-city complex - Central Atlantic coast, 50 miles east/southeast of Orlando. April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Melbourne, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Melbourne, FL Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Climate
Water recreation
Cost of living

Cons
Violent crime rate
Rising living costs
Arts and culture

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 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Melbourne jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Melbourne's cost of living is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Melbourne's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Brevard county remained very strongly Republican, 57.5% to 41.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Melbourne's population is 79,640 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 3.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Melbourne is Real Estate: $194,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.5%.

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. More Education

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 7.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Melbourne is $194,900.

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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

Jackie | Melbourne, FL | Reply | 2 Replies

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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 | 2 Replies

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

Anna | Mechanicville, NY | Reply | 1 Reply

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ZIP CODES IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

32935 32901 32934 32903

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