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Living in
West Melbourne.
About
Life in West Melbourne
The median household income of $92,986 is decent, though homes at $377,100 median value aren't cheap, and rent runs around $1,800 monthly, so this is middle-class territory rather than a bargain. The community skews older and family-oriented, with a median age of 41.5 and about half of households being married couples. The real trade-off here is the climate: summers are hot and humid, winters are mild, but you're in hurricane territory during the season and Florida's afternoon thunderstorms are part of life.
West Melbourne at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+20.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in West Melbourne: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Melbourne, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (10.5%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
48.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 11% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in West Melbourne
In West Melbourne, rent runs 11% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,488
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $372,498 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in West Melbourne
Unemployment in West Melbourne is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What West Melbourne Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.9 min avg
How West Melbourne residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Melbourne, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)
Regional airport · few flights313k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 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 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Melbourne runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
932.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne, 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
West Melbourne is about 5% 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 West Melbourne, 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
West Melbourne is about 5% of Brevard County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Melbourne has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
63
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.63" |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 77°F | 58°F | 2.69" |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.29" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 3.53" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 7.10" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.50" |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 6.67" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 7.63" |
| Oct | 84°F | 69°F | 4.86" |
| Nov | 77°F | 61°F | 2.55" |
| Dec | 74°F | 56°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Melbourne
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Melbourne's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Melbourne
Circles of Care, Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Melbourne
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Melbourne
West Melbourne's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Melbourne (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
3.1 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, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Melbourne
West Melbourne has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
50 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Melbourne
West Melbourne Public Library
2755 Wingate Blvd., Melbourne
Cities Near West Melbourne
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Melbourne?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
West Melbourne FAQ
Is West Melbourne, Florida affordable?⌄
West Melbourne's median rent is $1,845/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $92,986/year. Median home value is $377,100.
Is West Melbourne, Florida safe?⌄
West Melbourne's violent crime rate was 165 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 932 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Melbourne, Florida?⌄
West Melbourne has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Melbourne, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in West Melbourne is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,845/month and median household income is $92,986/year. The median home value is $377,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Melbourne, Florida?⌄
The average commute in West Melbourne is 23 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