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Satellite Beach.
About
Life in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach is a community of 11,250 people in Florida. The median household income is $119,134, median rent runs about $1,921 per month, and median home values are around $502,500. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Satellite Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
4.4%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Satellite Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Satellite Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (11.2%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
62.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Satellite Beach
In Satellite Beach, rent runs 14% above the FL average, and home values are 40% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,032
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $515,720 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Satellite Beach
Unemployment in Brevard County, which includes Satellite Beach, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Satellite Beach: Brevard County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brevard County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Satellite Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Satellite Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Satellite Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Satellite Beach, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Satellite Beach runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
96.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
526.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Satellite Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brevard County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brevard County, which includes Satellite Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $506,100 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.5M |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brevard County, county-wide
Satellite Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brevard County, which includes Satellite Beach, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
32
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brevard County, county-wide
Satellite Beach is about 2% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Satellite Beach has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 51°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 75°F | 53°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 78°F | 56°F | 2.93" |
| Apr | 82°F | 61°F | 2.53" |
| May | 86°F | 67°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 7.52" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.81" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.49" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 8.55" |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 5.28" |
| Nov | 79°F | 60°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 2.73" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Satellite Beach
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Satellite Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Circles of Care, Inc.
Psychiatric · 6.2 mi away · Melbourne
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Melbourne
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Melbourne
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Satellite Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,490 students · in-state tuition $2,496 · 46% graduate · median earnings $42,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida Institute of Technology
7.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,404 students · in-state tuition $46,669 · 58% graduate · median earnings $50,557 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach Public Library
751 Jamaica Boulevard, Satellite Beach
Cities Near Satellite Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Satellite Beach FAQ
Is Satellite Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Satellite Beach's median rent is $1,909/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $119,134/year. Median home value is $502,500.
Is Satellite Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Satellite Beach's violent crime rate was 97 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 526 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Satellite Beach, Florida?⌄
Brevard County, which includes Satellite Beach, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Satellite Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Satellite Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,909/month and median household income is $119,134/year. The median home value is $502,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Satellite Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Satellite Beach is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from