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Palm Bay, Florida: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Palm Bay, close to the rate across Florida (2.6). Median household income is $72,614 and the median home value is $283,200. Population: about 130,132 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Palm Bay?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Palm Bay at 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (402 in all). It stands at close to the Florida rate (2.6); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 4. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,229 (8.3 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 10% between 2021 and 2025 (364 to 402).
| Offense (2025) | Palm Bay count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 402 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 57 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 52 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 289 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,229 | 8.3 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 218 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,000 | 6.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 0.07 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Palm Bay changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 364 | 1,164 | 6 |
| 2022 | 380 | 1,240 | 6 |
| 2023 | 431 | 1,403 | 7 |
| 2024 | 500 | 1,451 | 13 |
| 2025 | 402 | 1,229 | 4 |
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 Palm Bay Police Department's own reports.
How does Palm Bay compare with Florida?
Palm Bay's median household earns $72,614 a year, close to the state figure ($74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $283,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,601 a month. About 130,132 people live on 87 square miles of land, roughly 1,501 per square mile. The city lies in Brevard County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Palm Bay | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,132 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $72,614 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $283,200 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,601 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 79.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Palm Bay?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Palm Bay: Harris Corp. (Palm Bay Plant). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Brevard County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. 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 Palm Bay?
No highway work zones were listed in Palm Bay city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. 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 Palm Bay?
Inside the city limits there are 19 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 3 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 Palm Bay
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Palm Bay city limits (3 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Blue Diamond Pawn Shoppe INC (Palm Bay), Straight Shooter Of Palm Bay II (Palm Bay) and Value Pawn And Jewelry (Palm Bay).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Palm Bay city limits: ABC Liquors #6 (Palm Bay), Bayside Liquor (Palm Bay), Florida Wine & Spirits (Palm Bay), Malabar Liquors (2 in Palm Bay), My Liquor And Spirits (Palm Bay), Publix Liquor Store #1899 (Palm Bay), Spirits2U (4 in Palm Bay) and Winn Dixie Liquors #2351 (Palm Bay).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
In 2025, Palm Bay had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (402 reported), close to the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 8.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Palm Bay?
$72,614 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Palm Bay?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $283,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Palm Bay?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Brevard County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Melbourne, FL (11 mi) · St. Cloud, FL (42 mi) · Orlando, FL (48 mi) · Port St. Lucie, FL (50 mi) · Alafaya, FL (51 mi) · Poinciana, FL (51 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 Palm Bay 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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