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All Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
West Melbourne 30% AMI or less 77 72 319
West Melbourne 30.01-50% AMI 367 331 456
West Melbourne 50.01-80% AMI 952 779 390
West Melbourne 80.01-100% AMI 736 384 86
West Melbourne Greater than 100% AMI 6580 258

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Renter Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
West Melbourne 30% AMI or less 56 56 102
West Melbourne 30.01-50% AMI 65 140 270
West Melbourne 50.01-80% AMI 93 503 19
West Melbourne 80.01-100% AMI 149 326 65
West Melbourne Greater than 100% AMI 1555 19

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Owner-Occupied Households, Cost Burden by Income, 2023 Estimate (Summary)
Housing Cost Burden
Geography Household Income 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50%
West Melbourne 30% AMI or less 21 16 217
West Melbourne 30.01-50% AMI 302 191 186
West Melbourne 50.01-80% AMI 859 276 371
West Melbourne 80.01-100% AMI 587 58 21
West Melbourne Greater than 100% AMI 5025 239

Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida


Homeownership Rate (%), 1990 through 2023 Estimates
Geography 1990 2000 2010 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
West Melbourne 64 72 72 75

Notes: 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, and 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates


Median Income ($) by Tenure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Owner Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) Renter Median Income ($) Margin of Error (+/-) All Households Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 94047 6695 65938 32254 90521 4994

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (with a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,249 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,250-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500-$3,999 Margin of Error (+/-) >$4,000 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 215 212 319 136 729 248 1340 302 1068 336 773 247 162 150 53 44 - - 4924 577

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Monthly Housing Costs 2023 Estimates (without a Mortgage)
Geography ACS Data Source <$100 Margin of Error (+/-) $100-$149 Margin of Error (+/-) $150-$199 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$249 Margin of Error (+/-) $250-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$349 Margin of Error (+/-) $350-$399 Margin of Error (+/-) $400-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$599 Margin of Error (+/-) $600-$699 Margin of Error (+/-) $700-$799 Margin of Error (+/-) $800-$899 Margin of Error (+/-) $900-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1000-$1099 Margin of Error (+/-) $1100-$1199 Margin of Error (+/-) $1200-$1299 Margin of Error (+/-) $1300-$1399 Margin of Error (+/-) $1400-$1499 Margin of Error (+/-) >$1500 Margin of Error (+/-) Total Not Mortgaged Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year - - - - - - - - 62 48 152 95 248 151 212 80 650 368 347 126 394 173 213 130 141 115 209 164 - - - - - - - - - - 2774 465

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Owner Households by Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source With Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) With Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) Without Mortgage, More than 30% Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 3834 524 1090 295 2415 501 268 133

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Renter Households by Gross Rent, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source <$200 Margin of Error (+/-) $200-$299 Margin of Error (+/-) $300-$499 Margin of Error (+/-) $500-$749 Margin of Error (+/-) $750-$999 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,000-$1,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $1,500-$1,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,000-$2,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $2,500-$2,999 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,000-$3,499 Margin of Error (+/-) $3,500 or More Margin of Error (+/-) No Cash Rent Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year - - - - - - 58 54 141 126 464 201 851 240 593 236 163 115 - - 68 57 178 127 2580 339

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Median Gross Rent ($), 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Median Gross Rent Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 1801 116

Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source Less than 30% Margin of Error (+/-) 30-49.9% Margin of Error (+/-) 50% or More Margin of Error (+/-) Total - Not computed Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 1137 250 712 276 495 202 236 156

Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Affordable and Available Rental Units per 100 Renters, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Brevard 22 28 36 50 89 115

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units by Income, Florida Regions, 2023
Geography County 0-30% AMI 0-40% AMI 0-50% AMI 0-60% AMI 0-80% AMI 0-120% AMI
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Brevard -8,232 -11,716 -14,116 -13,643 -3,756 6,913

Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2022 Rental Market Study, pp. 34-68

Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2021 American Community Survey PUMS


Housing Units by Type of Structure, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1, detached Margin of Error (+/-) 1, attached Margin of Error (+/-) 2 Margin of Error (+/-) 3 or 4 Margin of Error (+/-) 5 to 9 Margin of Error (+/-) 10 to 19 Margin of Error (+/-) 20 or more Margin of Error (+/-) Mobile Home or Trailer Margin of Error (+/-) Other Margin of Error (+/-) Total Margin of Error (+/-)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 7848 571 300 221 76 71 466 181 719 240 574 211 701 222 429 112 - - 11113 595

Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Vacancy and Occupancy Status, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source For Rent For Sale Only Rented or Sold Not Occupied Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use For Migrant Workers Other Vacant Total Vacant Total Occupied Total Units
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 111 130 14 369 0 211 835 10278 11113

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Substandard Housing, 2023 Estimates
Geography ACS Data Source 1.01 or More Persons per Room Share of Occupied Units (%) No Fuel Used Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%) Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Share of Occupied Units (%)
West Melbourne 2019-2023 5-Year 88 0.9 127 1.2 - - - -

Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2023 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2019-2023 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates


Wage and Rent Comparison by Industry, 2024
Geography Industry 2023 Average Hourly Wage (2024 $) 2023 Average Annual Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR # of Workers in 2023 2024 3-Person Median Income Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI
West Melbourne Accommodation and Food Services $13.1 $27,255 $681 $1,434 63% 25,531 $85,100 32%
West Melbourne Administrative and Waste Services $25.4 $52,908 $1,323 $1,434 33% 14,445 $85,100 62%
West Melbourne Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $22.1 $45,974 $1,149 $1,434 37% 270 $85,100 54%
West Melbourne Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $16.9 $35,111 $878 $1,434 49% 4,231 $85,100 41%
West Melbourne Construction $32.6 $67,768 $1,694 $1,434 25% 17,933 $85,100 80%
West Melbourne Durable Goods Manufacturing $54.7 $113,812 $2,845 $1,434 15% 31,378 $85,100 134%
West Melbourne Educational Services $23.8 $49,511 $1,238 $1,434 35% 16,324 $85,100 58%
West Melbourne Finance and Insurance $44.7 $92,921 $2,323 $1,434 19% 4,832 $85,100 109%
West Melbourne Health Care and Social Assistance $30.2 $62,859 $1,571 $1,434 27% 33,530 $85,100 74%
West Melbourne Information $51.2 $106,451 $2,661 $1,434 16% 2,378 $85,100 125%
West Melbourne Management of Companies and Enterprises $43.7 $90,828 $2,271 $1,434 19% 2,746 $85,100 107%
West Melbourne Mining $36.7 $76,407 $1,910 $1,434 23% 53 $85,100 90%
West Melbourne Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing $29.7 $61,836 $1,546 $1,434 28% 1,846 $85,100 73%
West Melbourne Professional and Technical Services $48.8 $101,492 $2,537 $1,434 17% 18,871 $85,100 119%
West Melbourne Public Administration $37.7 $78,453 $1,961 $1,434 22% 14,527 $85,100 92%
West Melbourne Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $24.4 $50,822 $1,271 $1,434 34% 3,086 $85,100 60%
West Melbourne Retail Trade $18.6 $38,610 $965 $1,434 45% 28,313 $85,100 45%
West Melbourne Transportation and Warehousing $30 $62,448 $1,561 $1,434 28% 6,184 $85,100 73%
West Melbourne Utilities $61.1 $126,995 $3,175 $1,434 14% 302 $85,100 149%
West Melbourne Wholesale Trade $53 $110,243 $2,756 $1,434 16% 4,936 $85,100 130%

Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Wage and Rent Comparison by Occupation, 2024
Geography Occupation Median Hourly Wage (2024 $) Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) 2024 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker # of Workers in 2024 Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $22.92 $1,192 $1,434 36% 1,180 56.0%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Bartenders $14.26 $742 $1,434 58% 1,370 34.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Carpenters $22.85 $1,188 $1,434 36% 850 55.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Cashiers $13.80 $718 $1,434 60% 4,770 33.7%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Child, Family, and School Social Workers $24.91 $1,295 $1,434 33% 270 60.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Childcare Workers $15.34 $798 $1,434 54% 620 37.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Construction Laborers $19.57 $1,018 $1,434 42% 1,720 47.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Cooks, Restaurant $17.22 $895 $1,434 48% 3,050 42.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Customer Service Representatives $18.12 $942 $1,434 46% 5,170 44.3%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Dental Assistants $22.40 $1,165 $1,434 37% 710 54.7%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Dishwashers $14.11 $734 $1,434 59% 980 34.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Electricians $26.63 $1,385 $1,434 31% 1,250 65.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $28.21 $1,467 $1,434 29% 2,260 68.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $15.75 $819 $1,434 53% 40 38.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Fast Food and Counter Workers $13.44 $699 $1,434 62% 7,450 32.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Firefighters $21.33 $1,109 $1,434 39% 810 52.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Food Preparation Workers $15.36 $799 $1,434 54% 2,270 37.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $14.89 $774 $1,434 56% 690 36.4%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $23.98 $1,247 $1,434 35% 1,030 58.6%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $23.26 $1,210 $1,434 36% 1,690 56.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Home Health and Personal Care Aides $15.95 $829 $1,434 52% 2,330 39.0%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $14.74 $766 $1,434 56% 360 36.0%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $15.24 $792 $1,434 54% 2,890 37.2%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $17.20 $894 $1,434 48% 1,870 42.0%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $14.04 $730 $1,434 59% 230 34.3%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $27.93 $1,452 $1,434 30% 1,010 68.3%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Light Truck Drivers $19.55 $1,017 $1,434 42% 1,210 47.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $14.50 $754 $1,434 57% 1,230 35.4%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Medical Assistants $19.13 $995 $1,434 43% 1,700 46.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $24.68 $1,283 $1,434 34% 120 60.3%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $27.02 $1,405 $1,434 31% 700 66.0%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Nursing Assistants $17.45 $907 $1,434 47% 2,440 42.7%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Office Clerks, General $19.95 $1,037 $1,434 42% 4,310 48.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Painters, Construction and Maintenance $22.21 $1,155 $1,434 37% 440 54.3%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Paralegals and Legal Assistants $24.83 $1,291 $1,434 33% 530 60.7%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Paramedics $24.49 $1,273 $1,434 34% 160 59.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Pharmacy Technicians $18.67 $971 $1,434 44% 890 45.6%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $25.40 $1,321 $1,434 33% 850 62.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $27.32 $1,421 $1,434 30% 930 66.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $16.18 $841 $1,434 51% 920 39.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Receptionists and Information Clerks $16.99 $883 $1,434 49% 1,840 41.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Registered Nurses $38.38 $1,996 $1,434 22% 5,160 93.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Retail Salespersons $14.78 $769 $1,434 56% 7,550 36.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Roofers $21.42 $1,114 $1,434 39% 860 52.4%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $27.45 $1,427 $1,434 30% 1,370 67.1%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21.14 $1,099 $1,434 39% 2,530 51.7%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Security Guards $16.97 $882 $1,434 49% 1,480 41.5%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $17.50 $910 $1,434 47% 880 42.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Tellers $21.03 $1,094 $1,434 39% 340 51.4%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Total all occupations $22.88 $1,190 $1,434 36% 242,240 55.9%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $19.14 $995 $1,434 43% 290 46.8%
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA Waiters and Waitresses $13.87 $721 $1,434 60% 5,650 33.9%

Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Income (% AMI), 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity Household Income Households
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 4
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 35
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 255
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 50
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 250
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 80
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 210
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 20
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 115
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 35
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 510
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 220
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 620
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 980
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 520
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Owner occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 3,815
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 25
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 35
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Asian alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 45
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 45
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 55
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 20
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 160
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 45
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Hispanic, any race Greater than 100% of HAMFI 110
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 0
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30% or Less of HAMFI 100
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 30.01 to 50% HAMFI 190
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 50.01 to 80% HAMFI 170
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI 165
Brevard County (part), West Melbourne city, Florida Renter occupied White alone, non-Hispanic Greater than 100% of HAMFI 640

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race/Ethnicity, and Cost Burden, 2017-2021
Geography Tenure Race/Ethnicity 30% or less 30.1-50% More than 50% Not computed
West Melbourne Owner American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 4 0 0 0
West Melbourne Owner Asian alone, non-Hispanic 245 15 0 35
West Melbourne Owner Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 275 15 305 0
West Melbourne Owner Hispanic, any race 590 50 40 0
West Melbourne Owner Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 0 0 0
West Melbourne Owner White alone, non-Hispanic 5,125 640 360 30
West Melbourne Owner other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 165 20 50 0
West Melbourne Renter American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic 0 0 0 0
West Melbourne Renter Asian alone, non-Hispanic 0 35 0 25
West Melbourne Renter Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic 55 45 45 0
West Melbourne Renter Hispanic, any race 155 150 30 0
West Melbourne Renter Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic 0 0 0 0
West Melbourne Renter White alone, non-Hispanic 785 330 155 0
West Melbourne Renter other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) 40 0 20 0

Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.

Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017-2021 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.


Households by Tenure, Race, and Age of Householder, 2019-2023
Geography Race/Ethnicity Age of Householder Owners Renters Total Homeownership Rate
Brevard County White, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 87,249 28,055 115,304 76.0%
Brevard County White, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 68,368 9,967 78,335 87.0%
Brevard County Black, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 8,452 7,547 15,999 53.0%
Brevard County Black, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 5,040 1,015 6,055 83.0%
Brevard County Other, Non-Hispanic 64 or Younger 6,742 3,488 10,230 66.0%
Brevard County Other, Non-Hispanic 65 & Older 2,779 302 3,081 90.0%
Brevard County Hispanic 64 or Younger 10,762 7,516 18,278 59.0%
Brevard County Hispanic 65 & Older 3,588 1,019 4,607 78.0%

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Households by Tenure, Household Type, and Cost Burden, 2019-2023
Geography Household Type Owner/Not Cost Burdened Owner Cost Burdened Renter/Not Cost Burdened Renter Cost Burdened
Brevard County Married Couple Household 90,439 15,991 10,292 6,074
Brevard County Male Only Headed Family 5,560 1,710 2,312 1,563
Brevard County Female Only Headed Family 11,682 4,285 3,547 5,529
Brevard County Non-family household 42,862 20,451 13,746 15,846

Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."

Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Owner-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on mortgage Not caught up Did not report Owned free and clear
Florida 6,076,656 592,315 88,301 4,026,883

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Foreclosure, Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to forelcousre in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida - 67,777 232,395 243,185 48,957

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage, that are not current on mortgage payments; populations in owner-occupied units where the mortgage is current or without a mortgage are not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Last Month's Payment Status for Renter-Occupied Housing Units, Florida
Geography Caught up on rent payments Not caught up Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 3,844,579 743,360 22,918 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Likelihood of Having to Leave this House in Next Two Months Due to Eviction,Florida
Geography Very likely to leave home due to eviction in next 2 months Somewhat likely Not very likely Not likely at all Did not report
Florida 22,874 77,854 190,294 317,484 134,854

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units, that are not current on rent payments; population in units that are current on rent payments is not included. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.


Household Pulse Survey: Change in Monthly Rent During the Last 12 Months, Florida
Geography No change in rent in last 12 months Rent decreased Rent increased by <$100 Rent increased by <$100-$249 Rent increased by <$250-$500 Rent increased by more than $500 Did not report Occupied without rent
Florida 1,156,648 16,344 598,861 1,650,216 832,608 337,533 18,645 270,347

Notes: Universe is statewide total population 18 years and older in renter-occupied housing units. Numbers refer to adult population (not households).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, Phase 4.2 Cycle 09 Household Pulse Survey: August 20 - September 16. See the Household Pulse Survey.

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