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Melbourne
  • Town in Florida

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Melbourne is a town in Florida with a population of 83,500. Melbourne is in Brevard County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Melbourne offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Melbourne there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Melbourne and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Melbourne are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$200,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,159
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    702.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    88.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    102.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    468.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,371
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    180.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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