Population 29,249 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Melbourne
Household size in West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Melbourne average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Melbourne area, where it has 2.52 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, even as the national average fell.
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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in West Melbourne are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Melbourne area as a whole, where the median age is 46.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.9, 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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in West Melbourne (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Melbourne area. The single-parent share is up 1.2 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 West Melbourne
Renters in West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in West Melbourne rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in West Melbourne is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Melbourne area as a whole (12.7%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, 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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in West Melbourne is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, 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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,108 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,163 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,564 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,853 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$745 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Melbourne costs $1,853 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $745 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 West Melbourne
Bachelor's degrees in West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in West Melbourne than nationally: 40.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Melbourne: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. West Melbourne has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 West Melbourne
| Period | West Melbourne | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in West Melbourne than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
West Melbourne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Palm Bay | 2.90 | 41.0 | 13.0% | 19.4% | 9.2% | 1995 | $1,741 | 23.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| 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% |
| Malabar | 2.58 | 48.9 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 14.3% | 1996 | $1,507 | 44.4% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Satellite Beach | 2.55 | 44.2 | 7.1% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 1975 | $1,865 | 53.9% | 98.0% | 3.7% |
| Melbourne Beach | 2.01 | 59.9 | 1.2% | 14.6% | 25.4% | 1986 | $1,678 | 56.7% | 98.0% | 2.1% |
| Grant-Valkaria | 2.58 | 56.2 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,533 | 36.5% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
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 West Melbourne. 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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