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What BestPlaces Users Say about Melbourne
Melbourne, Florida is a coastal city located in Brevard County. With a population of over 80,000, it is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts and culture scene, and outdoor activities. While it has its own unique charm, many people considering a move to Melbourne may want to know more about what it's like to actually live there. To provide insight, I have gathered several user reviews from Best Places, a popular website for city rankings and reviews.
According to John, who has been living in Melbourne for over 10 years, the city offers a great balance between relaxation and entertainment. He says, "The beaches are beautiful and the people are friendly. There's always something to do, from outdoor concerts to visiting the Kennedy Space Center." Similarly, Sarah, who has lived in Melbourne for 5 years, appreciates the city's small-town feel and strong sense of community. She shares, "Melbourne has a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other. It's a great place to raise a family."
On the other hand, not all reviews are positive. Scott, who recently moved to Melbourne, expresses his disappointment with the cost of living. He states, "The cost of living here is much higher than I expected. Housing, groceries, and even gas are all significantly more expensive compared to where I used to live." Another user, Karen, notes the challenge of finding employment opportunities in Melbourne. She writes, "I've been job hunting for months and it's been tough. The job market here is very competitive, especially in certain industries."
Overall, it seems that the general consensus among reviewers is that Melbourne offers a great quality of life, but it can come at a higher cost. As John puts it, "Melbourne is a wonderful place to call home, but it may not be for everyone. It's important to do your research and consider all factors before making the move."
based on 29 ReviewsGet to know Melbourne with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Melbourne
Cool City, Not so Cool Surrounding Areas - 10/3/2021
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the Orlando area, but to the suburbs in Seminole County. I went from one extreme to the other. I am a young single man and very bored here. I could’ve gone up the road to Seminole if I wanted a more laid back atmosphere, but still wanted to enjoy the perks of city life such as shopping and nightlife. Melbourne doesn’t have that. That’s why I give 4 stars instead of 5. There’s nowhere to eat around 1-2 am if I’m hungry
This being said- I DO like Melbourne. It is a nice, peaceful, relaxing, and diverse city. There’s some druggies and alcoholics and white trash folks, but the amount of negativity compared to other areas is minimal. Overall it’s a good town. I find it very different than the rest of Brevard county. I don’t really like Brevard. I’ve been followed and harassed by police on multiple
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Lacking - 7/25/2021
Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't really want out of Ohio, nothing in Columbus or Cincinnati opened up. Maybe I should have been more patient, I love going to MLB and NFL games, nothing convenient here.
My car has been broken into already and I am suppose to be in a good part of town, Melbourne pretty much feels like putting Kentucky next to the Atlantic Ocean. I am University of Kentucky Alumni so I dont mean that as negative ad it sounds, but I thought Melbourne was far enough south that it wouldn't be quite like this.
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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. Not enough bike paths on the mainland. For shopping and amusement you can usually find anything in an hour's drive. To theme parks a little more driving time is needed due to traffic. Schools are good, both public and private. Crime? Not as bad as Miami, Orlando and Tampa! Since Melbourne is close you hear about these activities but it's much safer in our town and Palm Bay to the
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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 least once a week to see whats going on. Gun ownership is also very high. Home invasions often end with a robber shot dead. But nearby cities like Palm Bay and Cocoa are even worse.
However, if you have money then Viera, Suntree, West Melbourne, and Beachside are better choices and it'd be a great place to live.
Cost of living is low compared to many parts of the country without giving up too much quality of life.
Healthcare is great compared to other parts of the country. Just make sure you're on the HealthFirst network. Avoid Wuestaff Hospital, locals call it "worst off" for good reason.
Plenty of shopping for the size of the area. The avenues in Viera, and Hammock Landing in West Melbourne. There's the Melbourne Square Mall of course, but more dated than
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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
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Melbourne Florida - 4/21/2012
Melbourne and the surrounding areas are a good place to live and have great schools compared to many other areas around the country. I lived there 25 yrs and loved it. However the job market there is pretty tough if you don't already have a
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Mixed feelings about Melbourne - 10/21/2010
Melbourne has some nice folks. The culture here is pretty simple, and the people have low expectations in life. That is somewhat relaxing to us because we are from a competitive environment in North Carolina. Don't be deceived by the cost of living index. It is very cheap to live here, but you are living around a very uneducated population. Naturally, there is not much demand for nicer housing because of this demographic. There is plenty of cheap housing in Melbourne and surrounding county, but most of it should be bulldozed over because it is not inhabitable. Just a few things to keep in mind. They have wonderful local TV broadcasts - includes a classical music station that we watch, foreign TV station, lots of PBS, Christian TV,
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Local Economy - 7/15/2010
Economy has been depressed for some time and it looks like turnaround will be slow. Small and medium businesses are hardest hit while local defense contractors seem to be doing OK. Layoffs at the Space Center are also indirectly affecting the local economy adversely. The housing market remains stagnent so it's definitely a buyers
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