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Melbourne, Florida by the numbers
FBI figures for 2024 show 0.39 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Melbourne, 86% lower than the rate across Florida (2.8). Median household income is $66,991 and the median home value is $306,400. About 86,576 people live in Melbourne.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2024. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Melbourne?
In 2024 the Melbourne Police Department reported 34 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 0.39 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 86% lower than the Florida rate (2.8) and 89% lower than the national rate (3.6). Property crime came to 132 offenses (1.5 per 1,000; Florida: 14.0).
| Offense (2024) | Melbourne count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 34 | 0.39 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.06 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| Aggravated assault | 23 | 0.26 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 132 | 1.5 | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.17 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Larceny-theft | 116 | 1.3 | 11.4 | 12.7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0.01 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
How has crime in Melbourne changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2023 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2024 | 34 | 132 | 0 |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Melbourne Police Department's own reports.
How does Melbourne compare with Florida?
Melbourne's median household earns $66,991 a year, 10% lower than the state figure ($74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $306,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,525 a month. About 86,576 people live on 44 square miles of land, roughly 1,959 per square mile. The city lies in Brevard County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Melbourne | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,576 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,991 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $306,400 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Melbourne?
Brevard County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Melbourne?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Melbourne city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Melbourne?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 14 private schools within Melbourne. 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park, Sebastian Inlet State Park and St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Melbourne
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Melbourne city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Aurora Armory & Loan (Melbourne) and Counter Strike Tactical (Melbourne).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Melbourne city limits: American Liquor (Melbourne), In And Out Liquors 1734 (Melbourne), In And Out Liquors 1775 (Melbourne), In And Out Liquors 2768 (Melbourne), Midtown Liquor (Melbourne), Spirited Spin Liquor Shop (Melbourne) and Spirits2U (Melbourne).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Melbourne city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Melbourne?
In 2024, Melbourne had 0.39 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (34 reported), 86% lower than the Florida rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 1.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Melbourne?
$66,991 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Melbourne?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $306,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Melbourne?
Brevard County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Palm Bay, FL (11 mi) · St. Cloud, FL (39 mi) · Orlando, FL (42 mi) · Alafaya, FL (43 mi) · Kissimmee, FL (48 mi) · Poinciana, FL (50 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Brevard County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Melbourne city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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