Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
West Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,587
Population
28,923
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A tranquil suburban community next door to one of Florida’s most exciting cities
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West Melbourne is located adjacent to the cities of Melbourne and Palm Bay on Florida’s central Atlantic coast. Nearly the entire community is composed of residential neighborhoods, with many locals working in the neighboring cities. A thriving commercial district along Highway 192 includes everything from big-box stores to the Melbourne Square Mall.
Florida Institute of Technology is located just the east of the city, making West Melbourne a great location for students, faculty, and staff members. The city is home to the Space Coast Field of Dreams, a popular, state-of-the-art sports complex and playground. Orlando Melbourne International Airport sits on the northeast corner of town, making this a perfect location for frequent travelers. And of course, the beach is always at your fingertips, allowing you to make the most of your Florida living experience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,526
Average: $91,290
Education
8,766
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,446
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Melbourne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Melbourne, FL is $1,593 for one bedroom, $1,919 for two bedrooms, and $2,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Melbourne has decreased by -6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,593/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$2,268/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,567/month
967 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,822/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Melbourne, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
Public
Grades K-5
131 Students
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne
Public
Grades K-5
588 Students
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
824 Students
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,127 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erna Nixon Nature Center
- Florida Tech Botanical Garden
- Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
- Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
- Goode Park
Airports
- Melbourne Orlando International
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Methodology
† 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 February 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.