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West Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard county, is 2 miles W of Melbourne, Florida (center to center) and 110 miles E of Tampa, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Melbourne - Titusville - Palm Bay metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,824 people in West Melbourne.
In West Melbourne, about 53% of adults are married. In West Melbourne, lots of people live on their own.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. West Melbourne has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, West Melbourne had a median family income of $46,486.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($690) in West Melbourne. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 72% of housing in West Melbourne is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In West Melbourne, 94% of commuters drive to work. West Melbourne is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Comparing West Melbourne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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