At a Glance
Median Income
$90,521
$40,196 per capita
Home Value
$341,500
Zillow: $370,000
Median Rent
$1,801/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
2,164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How West Melbourne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Melbourne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Melbourne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Melbourne residents earn a median household income of $90,521 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,196. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 West Melbourne is $341,500 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,000. Median rent is $1,801/month, with 31.1% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
West Melbourne reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,164/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in West Melbourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Melbourne 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 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population27,643
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,541/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,521
Per Capita$40,196
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A+
Home Value$341,500
Rent$1,801
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$370,000
Housing Units10,867
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property2,164/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
West Melbourne was founded in 1959.
The median home in West Melbourne was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Melbourne Orlando International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% 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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