West Melbourne
Community & Lifestyle
Suburban Feel: The city offers a dense suburban feel, with a strong focus on safe, modern residential communities like Sawgrass Lakes and Eber Cove. A high percentage of residents own their homes (approx. 75%).
Demographics: The community is popular with both young professionals and retirees.
Population: Approximately 27,643 (as of 2023)
Median Age: 40.2 years
Income: Median Household Income is high for the region, around $90,521.
Location, Location, Location: Its position along I-95 provides convenient access to major aerospace and tech employers (L3Harris, Northrop Grumman) and is only a 15–20 minute drive to Indialantic and Melbourne Beach.
Housing and Economy
Housing Market: The market is competitive, with a median home sale price of approximately $426,000 (as of late 2025 data). Homes generally sell around list price.
Rental Market: The average rent for an apartment is approximately $1,753.
Economy & Jobs: Key industries driving the local economy are Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and Health Care & Social Assistance. The average commute time is around 23 minutes.
Education and Recreation
Schools: West Melbourne is highly regarded for its public school system (Brevard Public Schools). Schools serving the area, such as the West Melbourne School for Science, are frequently top-rated in the county.
Parks & Activities: The city strongly emphasizes family life and recreation.
The Space Coast Field of Dreams (an all-access sports park) is a major attraction within the West Melbourne Community Park.
The location provides easy access to all Space Coast attractions, including beaches, fishing, and boating.