Melbourne, FL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Melbourne, Florida Summary
Life in Melbourne research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Melbourne over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Melbourne:
The population in Melbourne is 85,718.
The median home value in Melbourne is $356,770.
The median income in Melbourne is $64,504.
The cost of living in Melbourne is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Melbourne is $1,411.
The unemployment rate in Melbourne is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in Melbourne is 14.9%.
The average high in Melbourne is 80.9° and the average low is 63.6°.
Melbourne SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Melbourne, FL Crime Report
Crime in Melbourne summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Melbourne. Key points include:
There were 3,288 total crimes in Melbourne in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Melbourne is 3,923.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Melbourne is 903.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Melbourne is 3,020.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Melbourne is 85.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Melbourne Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Melbourne / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,288 | 3,923.3 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 757 | 903.3 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 8 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 86 | 102.6 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 589 | 702.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,531 | 3,020.1 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 393 | 468.9 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,987 | 2,371.0 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 151 | 180.2 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Melbourne, FL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Melbourne summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melbourne. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melbourne is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melbourne is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Melbourne is $356,770.
The median income in Melbourne is $64,504.
Melbourne's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melbourne Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melbourne | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
Melbourne, FL Weather
The average high in Melbourne is 80.9° and the average low is 63.6°.
There are 73.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Melbourne, FL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Melbourne
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-18 21:59:35.449424
melbourne and Brevard County overall by the most horrible and worst places to live in the United States
the police are in high population and are jerks
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Melbourne Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melbourne
The current population in Melbourne is 85,718. The population has increased 11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85,718 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 84,982 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 83,500 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 82,281 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 81,468 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 80,664 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 79,640 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 78,911 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 78,012 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 77,216 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 76,768 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 76,609 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 76,538 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 76,725 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melbourne
Melbourne is:
70.2% White with 60,197 White residents.
9.6% African American with 8,226 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 2,746 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 36 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 284 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 4,073 Two Or More residents.
11.8% Hispanic with 10,124 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melbourne | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.6% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Melbourne
Melbourne is 50.6% female with 43,394 female residents.
Melbourne is 49.4% male with 42,324 male residents.
| Gender | Melbourne | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melbourne for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Melbourne completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Melbourne completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Melbourne completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Melbourne completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Melbourne completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Melbourne completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Melbourne completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Melbourne completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Melbourne completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melbourne | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melbourne, Florida
5.7% of households in Melbourne earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Melbourne earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Melbourne earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Melbourne earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.2% of households in Melbourne earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Melbourne earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Melbourne earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Melbourne earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.8% of households in Melbourne earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Melbourne earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melbourne | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 10.1% | 12.6% |
