Melbourne, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Melbourne's population is 77,673 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.82 percent.
The median home cost in Melbourne is $138,920. Home appreciation the last year has been -25.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Melbourne's cost of living is 7.28% Lower than the U.S. average.
Melbourne public schools spend $4,874 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Melbourne.
The unemployment rate in Melbourne is 9.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Melbourne jobs have Decreased by 3.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Melbourne, FL, population is 77,673. There are 2,553 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Melbourne, FL
The median age is 40.7. The US median is 37.6. 53.93% of people in Melbourne, FL, are married. 13.22% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.24 people. 15.58% of people are married, with children. 8.36% have children, but are single.
Race in Melbourne, FL
82.95% of people are white, 10.18% are black, 2.69% are asian, 0.35% are native american, and 3.98% claim 'Other'.
6.56% of the people in Melbourne, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.44% are non-hispanic).
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Not for singles!: It's a nice place to raise a family, but a boring city... (read more)Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)FLORIDA: WAY TOO HOT AND HUMID FOR ME EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 22... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Health
There are 198 physicians per 100,000 population in Melbourne, FL. The US average is 170.
Melbourne, FL Health Index
Air quality in Melbourne, FL is 18 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Melbourne, FL is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 59 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,887 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $38,233 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.46% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.01% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.12% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.40% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.69% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.29% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.28% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.05% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.55% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.16% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.17% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.99% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.93% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.98% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.32% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.87% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 10.73% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Melbourne, FL, is 9.00%, with job growth of -3.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.70%.
Melbourne, FL Taxes
Melbourne, FL,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Melbourne, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,887, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $38,233.
Melbourne Economy SperlingViews
day dreaming: Area unemployement is over 10% but prpoerty owners still think they are in... (read more)Great place to live !: Once you live here for awhile , it's a great Place. Robust economy , lots of Jobs. Clean , low crime and great Housing. Lots of Friendly Folks , Good Roads and Great... (read more)Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $138,920 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -25.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 57.43% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.59% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 34.62% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.15 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.54% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.12% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.10% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 9.90% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.71% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 34.81% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.18% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.09% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.43% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.29% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.61% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.09% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.52% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.23% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.51% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 26.26% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.33% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.00% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.25% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.24% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.66% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Melbourne, FL, is $138,920. Home appreciation is -25.40% over the last year. The median age of Melbourne, FL, real estate is 24 years.
Melbourne, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 34.62% of the Melbourne, FL, population. 8.59% of houses and apartments in Melbourne, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Melbourne Housing SperlingViews
Sad what happened to Melbourne: The other comments I've read are sad but true. Most people in Melbourne are from somewhere else and are dying to make it just like wherever they came from (usually New... (read more)Melbourne, FL in Brief: Melbourne, FL is a small town of about 60,000 people, broken up into many small townships. For example, in the Melbourne area, include Melbourne, West Melbourne,... (read more)Not for singles!: It's a nice place to raise a family, but a boring city... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Melbourne, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Melbourne, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Not for singles!: It's a nice place to raise a family, but a boring city... (read more)Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)FLORIDA: WAY TOO HOT AND HUMID FOR ME EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 22... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Climate
Melbourne, FL, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 234 sunny days per year in Melbourne, FL. The July high is around 90 degrees. The January low is 51. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 30 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)FLORIDA: WAY TOO HOT AND HUMID FOR ME EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 22... (read more)Pretty Nice Weather: Pretty Nice... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Education
Melbourne, FL, schools spend $4,874 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 427 students per librarian, and 520 children per counselor in Melbourne, FL schools.
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Viera/Suntree: Desirable east coast location a little over an hour to Orlando, 20 minutes or so to the Atlantic Ocean & in view of shuttle... (read more)day dreaming: Area unemployement is over 10% but prpoerty owners still think they are in... (read more)Don't expect too much !!!: Not much of a town , Dirty , Crime ridden , and terrible roads , on top of that way too expensive for what is there , which is NOT MUCH ! Might be ok for a snowbird ,... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Melbourne, FL, takes 23 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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day dreaming: Area unemployement is over 10% but prpoerty owners still think they are in... (read more)Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)FLORIDA: WAY TOO HOT AND HUMID FOR ME EVEN THOUGH I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 22... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Melbourne, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Melbourne, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Melbourne, FL cost of living is 92.72.
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Melbourne, FL in Brief: Melbourne, FL is a small town of about 60,000 people, broken up into many small townships. For example, in the Melbourne area, include Melbourne, West Melbourne,... (read more)Sad what happened to Melbourne: The other comments I've read are sad but true. Most people in Melbourne are from somewhere else and are dying to make it just like wherever they came from (usually New... (read more)Not for singles!: It's a nice place to raise a family, but a boring city... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 39.17% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.77% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.24% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.71% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.74% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.11% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.33% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.40% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.07% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.60% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.36% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
39.17% of the people in Melbourne, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.77% are Catholic; 17.24% are Protestant; 0.71% are LDS; 3.36% are another Christian faith; 1.05% in Melbourne, FL are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Viera/Suntree: Desirable east coast location a little over an hour to Orlando, 20 minutes or so to the Atlantic Ocean & in view of shuttle... (read more)Don't expect too much !!!: Not much of a town , Dirty , Crime ridden , and terrible roads , on top of that way too expensive for what is there , which is NOT MUCH ! Might be ok for a snowbird ,... (read more)CHarming Florida Home: Melbourne is a fast growing community with everyone and thier brother moving here from anyplace you name and it's to crowded, to hot and humid and everyone here from... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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Voting
41.55% of the people in Melbourne, FL are registered as Democrats. 57.66% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.79%.
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Not for singles!: It's a nice place to raise a family, but a boring city... (read more)Climate: Year round paradise! Winter is only a tease of cold (that is if you consider 40 cold), Summer is tropical, Spring and Fall are... (read more)Melbourne, FL in Brief: Melbourne, FL is a small town of about 60,000 people, broken up into many small townships. For example, in the Melbourne area, include Melbourne, West Melbourne,... (read more)Have an opinion about Melbourne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Melbourne Click Here
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