At a Glance
Median Income
$86,563
$64,512 per capita
Home Value
$634,400
Zillow: $615,521
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
319 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melbourne Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.9% (47% 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 $615,521. 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.
Safety & Crime
Melbourne Beach reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 906/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,237
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density3,270/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$64,512
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
C+
Home Value$634,400
Rent$1,390
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$615,521
Housing Units1,727
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property906/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary91/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.
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