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West Melbourne, Florida

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Melbourne had a median family income of $46,486.

Political Inclinations

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.

West Melbourne Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in West Melbourne is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

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.

High Points

West Melbourne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%West Melbourne Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%West Melbourne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of West Melbourne, FL

Comparing West Melbourne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime34

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