The Town FilesMelbourne Beach, Florida
Town in Brevard County · population 3,231 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $708,400
- Household income
- $102,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 56.4
Melbourne Beach is a town of 3,231 people in Brevard County, Florida. The median home is worth $708,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 98% of Florida towns, hipper than 96% of Florida towns.
How Melbourne Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Melbourne Beach is worth $708,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $102,857, which is more affordable than 10% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,307 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Melbourne Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $708,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $102,857 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.7% | — |
Who lives in Melbourne Beach
| People | Melbourne Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 31.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Melbourne Beach
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 51.7°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Melbourne Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2005 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 17, 2003.
Severe weather in Brevard County since 1996
Brevard County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Brevard County
Brevard County had 242,124 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,051 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Melbourne Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Melbourne Beach
1 public school with 445 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 445 | 13.9 |
Towns near Melbourne Beach
- Indialantic, FL1.4 mi · 3,010 people · home $604,200
- Malabar, FL5.7 mi · 2,949 people · home $451,100
- West Melbourne, FL6.1 mi · 25,924 people · home $377,100
- Indian Harbour Beach, FL6.7 mi · 9,019 people · home $440,200
- Melbourne, FL7.0 mi · 84,678 people · home $306,400
- June Park, FL7.8 mi · 4,283 people · home $411,200
- Satellite Beach, FL8.1 mi · 11,226 people · home $502,500
- Grant-Valkaria, FL9.2 mi · 4,509 people · home $550,400
Melbourne Beach questions
Is Melbourne Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Melbourne Beach scores better for retirees than 95% of Florida towns and quieter than 63%. 30.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.4).
How much does a house cost in Melbourne Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Melbourne Beach is valued at $708,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,857, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $1,307 a month.
What is the weather like in Melbourne Beach?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 51.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Melbourne Beach get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Melbourne Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2005. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)