Population 11,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Melbourne Beach
Household size in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Melbourne Beach is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 35 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.0 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.4 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.9 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.9, Melbourne Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 53.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Melbourne Beach: 1.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Melbourne Beach
Renters in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Melbourne Beach is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Melbourne Beach: 25.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Melbourne Beach is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Melbourne area. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,242 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,355 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,902 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,678 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Melbourne Beach costs $1,678 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $436 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Melbourne Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Melbourne Beach is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Melbourne Beach: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Melbourne Beach
| Period | Melbourne Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Melbourne Beach has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Melbourne Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Beach | 2.01 | 59.9 | 1.2% | 14.6% | 25.4% | 1986 | $1,678 | 56.7% | 98.0% | 2.1% |
| Malabar | 2.58 | 48.9 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% | 1996 | $1,507 | 44.4% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Grant-Valkaria | 2.58 | 56.2 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,533 | 36.5% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Palm Bay | 2.90 | 41.0 | 13.0% | 19.4% | 9.2% | 1995 | $1,741 | 23.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| Indialantic | 2.22 | 51.7 | 8.0% | 15.9% | 17.7% | 1980 | $1,806 | 55.6% | 98.5% | 4.9% |
| West Melbourne | 2.65 | 41.0 | 9.0% | 23.8% | 9.2% | 1998 | $1,853 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Melbourne Village | 2.42 | 41.5 | 17.2% | 25.5% | 17.7% | 1964 | $1,385 | 49.6% | 91.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 2.36 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 19.8% | 18.0% | 1980 | $1,787 | 54.9% | 98.2% | 2.0% |
| Satellite Beach | 2.55 | 44.2 | 7.1% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 1975 | $1,865 | 53.9% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
| Melbourne area | 2.52 | 46.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,688 | 33.8% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
| Palm Shores | 2.46 | 36.9 | 6.0% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,642 | 29.8% | 97.8% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Melbourne Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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