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Melbourne, Florida

city · Brevard County

At a glance

86,576
Population
$306,400
Median home value (all homes)
1% above U.S. median
$360,012
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,525/mo
Median rent
13% above U.S. median
$66,991
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
90.4%
Homes with broadband
48.94%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost17% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates34.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Economic Development Florida's Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is a regional economic development organization for Florida’s Space Coast, offering site selection assistance, incentives information, and investor relations to help attract and retain business in the Brevard County area.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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