Melbourne Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,237 Population 3,270/sq mi density
$86,563 Median Income $64,512 per capita
$634,400 Home Value $616,583 Zillow
$1,390 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,563 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$634,400 home value, $1,390/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Melbourne Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,563
15% above
$64,512 per capita
Home Value
$634,400
125% above
Zillow: $616,583
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
20% above
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
97% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Melbourne Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Melbourne Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
225%
Rent
120%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melbourne Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melbourne Beach residents earn a median household income of $86,563 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,512. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melbourne Beach is $634,400 , 125% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,583. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

66.3% of adults in Melbourne Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Melbourne Beach has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,237
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density3,270/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$64,512
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309

Housing

C+
Home Value$634,400
Rent$1,390
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$616,583
Housing Units1,727
Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18

Did You Know?

Melbourne Beach was founded in 1883.
The median home in Melbourne Beach was built in 1974.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.