Melbourne, Florida

Population 77,047

Melbourne is located in Brevard County, FL. The population is 77,047, making Melbourne the 2nd largest city in Brevard County.

There are 23 public schools in Melbourne with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Melbourne is moderate , and there are 141 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Melbourne is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Melbourne property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Melbourne include Melbourne Village, Indian Harbour Beach and June Park.

Melbourne Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 10%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32%

Crime Rate

38.21% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 172
  • Violent Crimes: 692
  • Robbery: 104
  • Burglary: 525
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

26.00% Higher than national avg.
  • 141 offenders in Melbourne
  • 18.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

282 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 259

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Melbourne, FL and 18 private schools. Homefacts rates Melbourne's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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18 Private Schools

Ascension Catholic School

Ascension School

Community Christian School

Devereux School Tallahassee

Faith Fellowship Academy

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Reports view all

146 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Melbourne, FL issued 146 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Melbourne, FL issued 204 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $902
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,088
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,322
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,764
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,125

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Environmental Hazards

282 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Melbourne, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Melbourne, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Melbourne, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 62.87°
  • February 64.05°
  • March 66.28°
  • April 72.3°
  • May 77.78°
  • June 81.21°
  • July 82°
  • August 82.64°
  • September 81.35°
  • October 76.15°
  • November 68.98°
  • December 61.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Melbourne, FL

Earthquakes
Melbourne, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Melbourne, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Melbourne, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Melbourne, FL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Melbourne, FL: $43,822

Unemployment

Unemployment in Melbourne is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.82%
White Collar - 60.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Bill Posey

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

40 FCC Towers view all

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