Living in Satellite Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Satellite Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Satellite Beach has 11,313 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $119,134 (60% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $502,500, the median rent is $1,909/month.
Satellite Beach at a glance
- Population
- 11,313
- Median age
- 42.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $119,134State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $502,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,909/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Satellite Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Satellite Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Satellite Beach the median home value is $502,500, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,909 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,336 a month in housing costs.
Satellite Beach median household income
The median household income in Satellite Beach is $119,134 and the income per person is $55,359. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Satellite Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,933
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.62
Satellite Beach demographics
- Population
- 11,313
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 4,315
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Satellite Beach ›
Education in Satellite Beach
56.6% of adults 25 and older in Satellite Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Satellite Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Satellite Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Beach | 11,313 | $119,134 | $502,500 | $1,909 |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 9,025 | $97,254 | $440,200 | $1,827 |
| South Patrick Shores | 7,030 | $85,660 | $443,600 | $2,054 |
| Patrick AFB | 1,644 | $76,250 | — | $2,190 |
| Palm Shores | 1,458 | $77,500 | $351,600 | — |
| Melbourne | 86,576 | $66,991 | $306,400 | $1,525 |
| Indialantic | 3,065 | $104,184 | $604,200 | $1,554 |
| Melbourne Village | 778 | $100,000 | $385,000 | $1,473 |
| Melbourne Beach | 3,250 | $102,857 | $708,400 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Satellite Beach, FL?
The median household income in Satellite Beach is $119,134, 60% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Satellite Beach?
The median home value in Satellite Beach is $502,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Satellite Beach?
The median gross rent in Satellite Beach is $1,909 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Satellite Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Satellite Beach?
The median age in Satellite Beach is 42.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Satellite Beach?
The average commute to work in Satellite Beach is 28 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Satellite Beach?
The unemployment rate in Satellite Beach is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Satellite Beach?
56.6% of adults in Satellite Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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