The Town FilesMelbourne, Florida
City in Brevard County · population 84,678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,400
- Household income
- $66,991
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 42.5
Melbourne is a city of 84,678 people in Brevard County, Florida. The median home is worth $306,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Florida towns, hipper than 73% of Florida towns.
How Melbourne 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 is worth $306,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $66,991, which is more affordable than 49% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,525 a month. 59.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Melbourne | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,525 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $66,991 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Melbourne
| People | Melbourne | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Melbourne
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F. About 55.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Melbourne since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2005 about 7.9 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 47 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 itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Melbourne
18 public schools with 12,692 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,176 | 22.0 |
| EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 1,490 | 19.9 |
| PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,411 | 19.6 |
| WEST SHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 931 | 17.9 |
| QUEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 714 | 15.5 |
| LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 606 | 14.1 |
| SUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 599 | 15.4 |
| DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 588 | 13.4 |
| STONE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 585 | 15.4 |
| ROY ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 581 | 14.9 |
| LYNDON B. JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 554 | 16.8 |
| SABAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 512 | 14.2 |
Towns near Melbourne
- June Park, FL3.1 mi · 4,283 people · home $411,200
- West Melbourne, FL4.2 mi · 25,924 people · home $377,100
- Indian Harbour Beach, FL5.0 mi · 9,019 people · home $440,200
- Indialantic, FL6.0 mi · 3,010 people · home $604,200
- Satellite Beach, FL6.1 mi · 11,226 people · home $502,500
- Melbourne Beach, FL7.0 mi · 3,231 people · home $708,400
- South Patrick Shores, FL7.2 mi · 6,496 people · home $443,600
- Malabar, FL9.8 mi · 2,949 people · home $451,100
Melbourne questions
Is Melbourne, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Melbourne scores better for retirees than 47% of Florida towns and quieter than 30%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Melbourne?
The median owner-occupied home in Melbourne is valued at $306,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,991, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,525 a month.
What is the weather like in Melbourne?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 50.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Melbourne get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Melbourne 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)