Melbourne, Florida

Florida community balancing growth and livability

Southeast Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.9

D+

out of 100

Overview

Melbourne is a Florida city with a population of approximately 86,960, part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $360,012. Median household income is $60,917.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 86,960 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $360,012 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $60,917 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.5 minutes
  • Part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

86,960

Source: Census ACS

$360,012

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$60,917

Source: Census ACS

22.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

105 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Brevard County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 141,233
Republican 216,533
Leans R+20.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 57.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 46.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.9

Location

Melbourne, FL (28.0691, -80.6200)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.