Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Satellite Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,386
Population
11,422
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A tranquil beach community near Patrick Air Force Base
Coastal
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Peaceful
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Upscale
Satellite Beach is a small coastal city on Florida's Space Coast, pressed between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon on a narrow barrier island in Brevard County. Its identity is shaped largely by its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base, both just a short drive away, making the area a draw for aerospace, defense, and technology workers. Florida Institute of Technology in nearby Melbourne adds an educational anchor to the region and brings a steady stream of students and researchers to the broader community.
The city has a relaxed, small-town feel despite its location in one of the most technically active regions in the country. Neighborhoods here tend to be quiet and residential, with a mix of single-family homes and low-rise apartment communities spread across the island. High-rise towers are rare, and the rental landscape leans toward garden-style apartment communities, duplexes, and townhomes, many within a short distance of the beach. The relatively compact geography means most destinations are easy to reach.
Satellite Beach draws renters who want Atlantic Ocean access without the density or pace of larger Florida cities. The barrier island setting, combined with steady employment corridors to the north and south, makes it a practical and scenic place to rent.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,631
Average: $129,959
Education
4,821
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,559
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Satellite Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Satellite Beach, FL is $1,250 for a studio, $1,386 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $1,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Satellite Beach has decreased by -6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,386/month
855 Sq Ft
House
$3,331/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,900/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,641/month
1,547 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Satellite Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
488 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,461 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erna Nixon Nature Center
- Florida Tech Botanical Garden
- Riverwalk-A Family Park
- Brevard Zoo
- Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.