What are the schools like in Melbourne, FL?

Melbourne is served primarily by BREVARD. The district operates 67 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 20 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Melbourne?

The median household income in Melbourne, FL is $60,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Melbourne, FL?

Melbourne has an average high temperature of 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches.

Melbourne, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Melbourne, FL affordable or expensive?

Melbourne's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Melbourne is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $247,300 and the median rent is $1,303 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Melbourne, FL?

Melbourne has a violent crime rate of 170.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 531.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Melbourne, FL a Good Place to Live?

Melbourne is a mid-sized city of 84,982 in Florida, with a median household income of $60,917 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Melbourne stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Melbourne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Melbourne city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.8

Melbourne's overall cost of living index is 100.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Melbourne costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Melbourne, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$247,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,303	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Melbourne's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

170.6 /100k

Property Crime

531.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Melbourne is served primarily by BREVARD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Melbourne, FL	National Avg
School District	BREVARD	—
Elementary Schools	67	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	20	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Melbourne sees average highs of 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Melbourne, FL
Average High — January	72.2°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Melbourne, FL	National Avg
Population	84,982	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Melbourne Village, FL 2 mi June Park, FL 3 mi West Melbourne, FL 4 mi Indian Harbour Beach, FL 5 mi Palm Shores, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Melbourne

Melbourne, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

32935 32901 32934

Melbourne vs Other Cities

Melbourne, FL vs Melbourne Village, FL Melbourne, FL vs June Park, FL Melbourne, FL vs West Melbourne, FL Melbourne, FL vs Indian Harbour Beach, FL Melbourne, FL vs Palm Shores, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne, FL affordable or expensive?

Melbourne's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Melbourne roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $247,300 and median rent is $1,303/month.

What is the crime rate in Melbourne, FL?

Melbourne's violent crime rate is 170.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 531.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Melbourne?

Public schools in Melbourne are operated by BREVARD. The district has 67 elementary, 11 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Melbourne, FL a good place to live?

Melbourne, FL has a population of 84,982, a median household income of $60,917, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Melbourne?

Melbourne averages 72.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Melbourne?

Melbourne, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 32935, 32901, 32934.

What is the population of Melbourne?

The population of Melbourne, Florida is 84,982 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Melbourne?

Key numbers for living in Melbourne: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $247,300, median household income $60,917, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Melbourne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.