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Palm Bay, FL is a city located in Brevard County in the state of Florida. It is the most populous city in the county and has been ranked one of the best places to live in Florida according to Best Places. The rankings look at the quality of local schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and safety among other criteria when assessing cities and towns. Palm Bay received high marks across all categories giving it an overall ranking of 7th out of all cities in Florida. This makes it an attractive option for families looking for a safe and affordable place to settle down. With access to excellent schools, good job prospects, and a low cost of living there are plenty of reasons why this city is a great choice for many people.

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#7 Hurricane Hotspots
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#21 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#50 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#62 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#64 2005 Best Places to Live
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#85 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#252 Best Green Cities
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I moved to Palm Bay in 2020 and the cost of living has skyrocketed! A two bedroom apartment was around $900/month in 2020. Now it's $1600 and up. Mostly up. A three  More

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My family of 4 have lived here in NW Palm Bay for over 10 years. My wife and my son from another marriage lived here for over 7 before that. I myself have lived here for  More

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I lived in Palm Bay for 12 years. It's a very unfriendly and crowded place to live. It's well into the 90's from late April till right around the 10th of November. The  More

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