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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
Explanation of Melbourne. - 7/4/2010
Try not to read into most of these comments... For one, Donald over here posted twice... One post being negative then the other positive. It's a great town! Like any area there is crime. High areas of crime are mostly in Cocoa and Palm Bay though. If you enjoy a very active environment, such as NY NY or L.A. Cali etc. Then yes this will be a small town for you. If you enjoy the beach, sun, fishing, golf, surfing, or really any type of water activity it's great. I for one love those activities; therefore this is a good fit for me... Common sense... It's about 1h 20m from Daytona beach and about 45m too Orlando. There are plenty of surrounding areas to live at along the coast that are not too expensive and within 15m drive.. I for one enjoy life here!! Remember:(It's Florida) and it does get very hot during the summer months... Just use a little common scene and you should be able to find an enjoyable environment.....
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Explanation of Melbourne. - 7/4/2010
Try not to read into most of these comments... For one, Donald over here posted twice... One post being negative then the other positive. It's a great town! Like any area there is crime. High areas of crime are mostly in Cocoa and Palm Bay though. If you enjoy a very active environment, such as NY NY or L.A. Cali etc. Then yes this will be a small town for you. If you enjoy the beach, sun, fishing, golf, surfing, or really any type of water activity it's great. I for one love those activities; therefore this is a good fit for me... Common sense... It's about 1h 20m from Daytona beach and about 45m too Orlando. There are plenty of surrounding areas to live at along the coast that are not too expensive and within 15m drive.. I for one enjoy life here!! Remember: (It's Florida) and it does get very hot during the summer months... Just use a little common scene and you should be able to find an enjoyable environment.....
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Awesome - 4/8/2010
Melbourne is a really cool place to grow up in. I grew up there. You got the beach, all the theme parks, kennedy space center, and other things near you. It isn't boring. It's like you're living on a vacation. It's awesome.
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Viera/Suntree - 11/20/2009
Desirable east coast location a little over an hour to Orlando, 20 minutes or so to the Atlantic Ocean & in view of shuttle
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day dreaming - 9/16/2009
Area unemployement is over 10% but prpoerty owners still think they are in
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Climate - 3/24/2009
Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are
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Melbourne, FL in Brief - 6/25/2008
Melbourne, FL is a small town of about 60,000 people, broken up into many small townships. For example, in the Melbourne area, include Melbourne, West Melbourne, Melbourne Village, unincorporated Brevard county, as well as a wealth of small seaside towns. All of these towns exist in a 25 mile radius. Each town has its own taxes and police, but the school and fire are done at the count level. Because of the small tax bases for all these small townships, the police forces are renowned for citing for speeding tickets....just look at any of the speedtrap websites for more data. As for Melbourne itself, it is a quiet retirement town with little crime and a good school system. It does not really have any high-end nightlife, and is really best suited for those who are married with childered. I really have never understood why retirees move here, as activities are quite limited. The type of retiree that does move here typically comes from New York or California, purchases a large
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Don't expect too much !!! - 8/31/2007
Not much of a town , Dirty , Crime ridden , and terrible roads , on top of that way too expensive for what is there , which is NOT MUCH ! Might be ok for a snowbird , and thats being generous , very generous , thats if you can find a SAFE area to stay in
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Sad what happened to Melbourne - 4/22/2007
The other comments I've read are sad but true. Most people in Melbourne are from somewhere else and are dying to make it just like wherever they came from (usually New Yawk). There is a throwback mentality (Army Corps of Engineers 40's, 50's, 60's etc) that everything should be drained and cleared for "progress" without regard to consequences. There are a few environmental companies doing thier best, no thanks to city or county government. Many city officials and staff came from areas with outrageous pollution anyway so why not ruin this place too? Its become a "little big town" that is growing faster than the infrastructure can handle; schools, police, water, sewer, and of course the horrendous roads. Oh and in the schools most big city gangs are well represented. Don't get me wrong I love NYC, just to visit though. As the city suffers growing pains, the governments are quick to recommend increasing taxes, which makes sense to people driving on backed up roads with kids in
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