Best Places to Live in Palm Bay, Florida

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

Pros

-Climate
-Water recreation
-Cost of living

Cons

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

Local Listings in Palm Bay

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$158,000

501 SE Breakwater St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1640 SqFt

$229,900

321 Christmas Ave SE
Bed 4 | Bath 2 | 1547 SqFt

$210,000

380 Courtney St SE
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1930 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.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Florida
County: Brevard County
Metro Area: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Palm Bay
Zip Codes: 32907 32909 32905 32908
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 31 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Palm Bay is 3.7% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Palm Bay jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Palm Bay's cost of living is 3.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Palm Bay's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Palm Bay, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

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

POPULATION

Palm Bay's population is 107,802 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 7.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Palm Bay is $177,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay. More Education

Best Places to Live in Palm Bay Rankings

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#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 Palm Bay

It's a good time to buy in Palm Bay. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Palm Bay Real Estate

The median home price in Palm Bay is $177,700. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Palm Bay 24 Reviews

it is a nice place but lacks good paying job - 10/17/2017
The cost of living here is not cheap food is expensive if you make 45k you are screwed. If you are a minority you better have a job before you come down here other wise... Read More

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Burmuda run - 9/2/2016
What is this community look like Is it pretty or just... Read More

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WORST.PLACE.EVER. Palm Bay--Melbourne--West Melbo - 7/13/2016
For your own good, PLEASE DO NOT MOVE TO THIS AREA OR ANY AREA OF BREVARD COUNTY FLORIDA! The economy is in the tank, has been for years, and will be for several more. ... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN PALM BAY, FLORIDA

32907 32909 32905 32908

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