Population 18,965 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Satellite Beach
Household size in Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Satellite Beach has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Satellite Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Even so, the population here is younger than in the Melbourne area overall, where the median age is 46.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 46.4, even as the national median rose.
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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Satellite Beach: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Satellite Beach
Renters in Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Satellite Beach is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Satellite Beach: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Satellite Beach leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Satellite Beach has older homes than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,123 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,200 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,627 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,865 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$742 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Satellite Beach pays $1,865 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $742 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are 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 Satellite Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Satellite Beach: 53.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 45 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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Satellite 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 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 15 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 Satellite Beach
| Period | Satellite Beach | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Satellite Beach than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Satellite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Beach | 2.55 | 44.2 | 7.1% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 1975 | $1,865 | 53.9% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 2.36 | 46.3 | 8.1% | 19.8% | 18.0% | 1980 | $1,787 | 54.9% | 98.2% | 2.0% |
| Palm Shores | 2.46 | 36.9 | 6.0% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,642 | 29.8% | 97.8% | 3.2% |
| Patrick Afb | 3.02 | 24.9 | 9.1% | 100.0% | 13.9% | 1990 | $2,190 | 48.0% | 97.4% | 3.2% |
| Melbourne area | 2.52 | 46.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,688 | 33.8% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
| Indialantic | 2.22 | 51.7 | 8.0% | 15.9% | 17.7% | 1980 | $1,806 | 55.6% | 98.5% | 4.9% |
| Melbourne Village | 2.42 | 41.5 | 17.2% | 25.5% | 17.7% | 1964 | $1,385 | 49.6% | 91.1% | 1.2% |
| West Melbourne | 2.65 | 41.0 | 9.0% | 23.8% | 9.2% | 1998 | $1,853 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Melbourne Beach | 2.01 | 59.9 | 1.2% | 14.6% | 25.4% | 1986 | $1,678 | 56.7% | 98.0% | 2.1% |
| Pine Grove | 3.03 | 41.1 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 2009 | $1,653 | 41.1% | 96.3% | 8.2% |
| Narcoossee | 3.29 | 35.5 | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.9% | 2016 | $1,179 | 37.6% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
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 Satellite 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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