Living in West Melbourne, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Melbourne · Census data 2020–2024
West Melbourne has 28,795 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $92,986 (25% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $377,100, the median rent is $1,845/month.
West Melbourne at a glance
- Population
- 28,795
- Median age
- 39.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,986State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $377,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,845/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Melbourne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Melbourne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Melbourne the median home value is $377,100, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,014 a month in housing costs.
West Melbourne median household income
The median household income in West Melbourne is $92,986 and the income per person is $42,080. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Melbourne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,713
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.66
West Melbourne demographics
- Population
- 28,795
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 10,663
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Melbourne ›
Education in West Melbourne
42% of adults 25 and older in West Melbourne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Melbourne
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
West Melbourne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne | 28,795 | $92,986 | $377,100 | $1,845 |
| June Park | 4,255 | $88,243 | $411,200 | $1,755 |
| Melbourne Village | 778 | $100,000 | $385,000 | $1,473 |
| Melbourne | 86,576 | $66,991 | $306,400 | $1,525 |
| Indialantic | 3,065 | $104,184 | $604,200 | $1,554 |
| Melbourne Beach | 3,250 | $102,857 | $708,400 | $1,307 |
| Malabar | 3,066 | $128,698 | $451,100 | — |
| Palm Bay | 130,132 | $72,614 | $283,200 | $1,601 |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 9,025 | $97,254 | $440,200 | $1,827 |
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What is the median household income in West Melbourne, FL?
The median household income in West Melbourne is $92,986, 25% 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 West Melbourne?
The median home value in West Melbourne is $377,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Melbourne?
The median gross rent in West Melbourne is $1,845 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is West Melbourne, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Melbourne?
The median age in West Melbourne is 39.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Melbourne?
The average commute to work in West Melbourne is 23 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Melbourne?
The unemployment rate in West Melbourne is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Melbourne?
42% of adults in West Melbourne 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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