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Valrico, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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- The median age of a home in Valrico is 48.0% younger than the median age of a home in Melbourne.
 Valrico, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$348,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months28.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.181.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned75.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Valrico, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,940$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,470  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Valrico, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Valrico, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Valrico, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200932.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Valrico    7 Reviews
MARCUS · Tampa, FL
update stats
Over 9 years ago

I am looking at Valrico stats and shows updated in June 2014. How often do you  More

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Kristen · Valrico, FL
Living in Valrico FL
Over 13 years ago

Valrico is a great place to live. The city is located near major cities like Tampa and Orlando. It provides all the conviences a family  More

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Abhd · Ogden, UT
Been here 3 months
Over 15 years ago

Check the neighborhood GOOD before moving.. What seemed good on paper to us, turned out to be a cul-de-sac of bullies and clicks that refuse to accept new people. I'm  More

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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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