West Melbourne, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
27,643
Population
2,541/sq mi density
$90,521
Median Income
$40,196 per capita
$341,500
Home Value
$371,234 Zillow
$1,801
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
1,204 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,521 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$341,500 home value, $1,801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,643
Census 2023
Population Density
2,541
per square mile
Land Area
10.2
square miles (26.5 km²)
Median Age
40.2 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.1%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian
6.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82.2%
Spanish
15%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.0%
Veterans
12.7%
112% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.6%
12% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.6%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.4%
21% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.452
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,643 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,541 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
Language
| English Only | 82.2% |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.0% |
| Veterans | 12.7% |
| Disability | 14.6% |
| Health Insurance | 89.6% |
| Uninsured | 10.4% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |