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2024 U.S. CENSUS / FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Household income and home values
Use these as historical county-level benchmarks. Real estate availability, current sale prices, loan terms and carrying costs can differ widely within a county.
Statewide 2024 medians: $74,568 household income and $359,000 owner-occupied housing value. Source: income and home values, ACS 2024 five-year.
Explore cities and towns in Brevard County
These are places to research, not a ranked list of preferred or desirable communities. Use your own needs, location and price range to compare.
MelbourneSpace Coast employment access, established districts and Indian River-area living.Palm BayA large residential market with subdivisions, newer housing and varied lot types.CocoaHistoric riverfront districts and housing closer to major Space Coast transportation corriTitusvilleRiver-oriented neighborhoods and access to the Kennedy Space Center region.RockledgeEstablished residential areas near the Indian River and central Space Coast jobs.Cocoa BeachAn ocean-facing community with condominiums and year-round residential streets.
Different homes, different questions
- Melbourne: Space Coast employment access, established districts and Indian River-area living. Compare storm exposure, bridge routes, building age and condo restrictions.
- Palm Bay: A large residential market with subdivisions, newer housing and varied lot types. Verify flood drainage, sewer availability, subdivision rules and commute times.
- Cocoa: Historic riverfront districts and housing closer to major Space Coast transportation corridors. Check roof and window resilience, renovation records and the exact neighborhood environment.
- Titusville: River-oriented neighborhoods and access to the Kennedy Space Center region. Review coastal flood exposure, older-home maintenance and drive routes.
Schools and district resources
Florida counties operate public school districts. Before making a decision about a specific home, check the school assignment using the full property address. The official 2026 grades are performance reports, not guarantees of an address assignment or eligibility for a particular program.
Use the Florida school district directory and 2026 school and district report cards.
How can I confirm a school assignment?
Ask the relevant school district to confirm zoning and enrollment rules for the exact address. Magnet, charter and choice programs may have separate applications or eligibility criteria.
Property taxes and recurring housing costs
Florida property tax is parcel-specific, with taxable value, local millage, exemptions and special assessments all affecting the bill. A prior owner tax bill is not a reliable prediction of the next owner tax bill.
Find the county property appraiser and tax collector via the Florida Department of Revenue directory.
- Review eligibility for homestead and other property tax exemptions.
- Budget for windstorm and flood insurance based on the actual address.
- Include HOA, condo, CDD, utility and maintenance costs where applicable.
Use FEMA flood maps and request a property-specific insurance quote before making assumptions about cost.
Live MLS homes: Melbourne sample
These listing cards cover a live Melbourne city search, not all of Brevard County. Use the individual city links above to check other areas.
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