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Melbourne, FL

Founded 1867Brevard CountyElev. 4 m
Population
85,718
Median home
$272,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Melbourne

Melbourne is a city in Florida with about 85,718 residents. Melbourne was founded in 1867 and sits in Brevard County. The median age is 42.3 and the median household income is $64,504. Homes carry a median value of $272,900, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.2%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
85,718
Median age
42.3
Median household income
$64,504
Per-capita income
$36,715
Poverty rate
14.9%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
22.4 min
Work from home
13.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.2%
Hispanic or Latino11.8%
Black9.6%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.8%
Sales & office20.4%
Service19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$272,900
Median gross rent
$1,411/mo
Owner-occupied
60.3%
Median year built
1984
Households
35,954
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Melbourne has 19 public schools — 11 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading33%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MELBOURNE CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTHHighGrades 7–12
MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 8–12
SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 5–12
WEST SHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
LYNDON B. JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
STONE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
CROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
HARBOR CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
QUEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
ROY ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Melbourne0
Florida283
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
Melbourne0
Florida1,342
United States1,952
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Melbourne Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

25 facilities in Melbourne report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Collins General Aviation · Brevard CountyDrs Tactical Systems Inc. · Brevard CountyTyco Printed Circuit Group Melbourne Div · Brevard CountyRockwell Collins · Brevard CountySymetrics Industries Llc Dba Extant Aerospace · Brevard CountyAcopian Technical Co · Brevard CountyMsi Of Central Florida Inc · Brevard CountyMetretek Inc · Brevard CountyMc Assembly · Brevard CountyMack Technologies Florida Inc. · Brevard CountyApac Melbourne Plant · Brevard CountyCompsys · Brevard County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Brevard County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Melbourne is in Brevard County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Melbourne was founded in 1867 and sits in Brevard County. Elevation ~4 m.

Population trend
93K085,71818852024
Map of Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
Where Melbourne is
JacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. PetersburgPort St. LucieMelbourne
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Florida Power and Light Company Ice PlantGleason, William H., HouseRossetter, James Wadsworth, HouseGreen Gables
Notable people from Melbourne
Jim MorrisonDarrell HammondWill PerdueIsaac C. Singleton Jr.Tim WakefieldToni PressleyReggie NelsonDena GraysonC. J. HobgoodMarcus Maye
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Nearby cities
Palm Bay (10 mi)St. Cloud (39 mi)Orlando (42 mi)Kissimmee (48 mi)Port St. Lucie (60 mi)Deltona (64 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Melbourne, FL (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Melbourne, Florida.

George Arthur White, 67
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
Paul Andrew Lewis, 68
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
AKA Paul A Lewis, Paul Lewis
Kevin Dwayne Miller, 50
Melbourne · 32935
AKA Kevin D Miller, Kevin Dawayne Miller
Anthony Lee, 53
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
AKA Anthony Jr Lee, Anthony Lee
Daniel Earl Williams, 54
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32901
AKA Daniel Williams, Scooter Williams
Thomas Anthony Carter, 51
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32940
Richard Daryl Jackson, 65
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
AKA Richard D Jackson, Richard Jackson
David Eugene Adams, 68
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
AKA David Eugene Adams, David E Adams
David Marshall Young, 42
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32904
AKA David M Young, David Young
David Sanchez Martinez, 72ABSCONDER
Melbourne · Brevard County
AKA David Martinez Sanchez
Johnny Randall Anderson, 61
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32935
AKA Johnny R Anderson, Johnnyr Anderson
Spencer Wilson Wofford, 54
Melbourne · Brevard County · 32901
AKA Henry Scott, James Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Melbourne — frequently asked

What is the population of Melbourne, Florida?
Melbourne has a population of about 85,718, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Melbourne?
The median home value in Melbourne is $272,900, and the median gross rent is $1,411/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Melbourne safe? What is the crime rate?
Melbourne Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Melbourne face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Brevard County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Melbourne?
Melbourne has 19 public schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Melbourne?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Melbourne. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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