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Melbourne, FL vs St. Pete Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Melbourne is 32.4% younger than the median age of a home in St. Pete Beach.
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$602,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months26.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock98.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.211.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.5$11.0
 Homes Owned51.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock42.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,030  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,440$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,340  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock30.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99914.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99929.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock27.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock7.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198926.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock30.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196916.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock22.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews
Jerry · West Melbourne, FL
Lacking
Over 4 years ago

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  More

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Jackie · Melbourne, FL
The Melbourne FL techie haven
Over 7 years ago

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.   More

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Mark · West Melbourne, FL
Answer to the comments who keep asking about crime
Over 8 years ago

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  More

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Reviews for St. Pete Beach    6 Reviews
Cindy · Lenexa, KS
Looking to relocate from Kansas City to Tampa, St.
Over 11 years ago

We are looking to relocate to Tampa St Pete's Beach Florida, We are an interracial couple, he is black & I am white, Is this excepted in these areas?  More

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michael · St. Petersburg, FL
Motorcyles
Over 14 years ago

St Pete, Tampa area has great bike nights all over. Can ride all  More

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alice · St. Petersburg, FL
Resort Lifestyle
Over 16 years ago

I look out my window and wave at the Dolphins frolicking by! Walk or cycle to totally unspoiled beaches lined with dunes, sea oats and resort hotels. Blue skies and  More

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