Indialantic is the kind of city where everyone knows each other's names, where days are spent outdoors at the beach and evenings are spent at home with family or out at the closest seafood shack. This barrier island community sits just south of Cape Canaveral and east of Melbourne, offering uninterrupted public beaches and a mix of luxury condos and comfortable bungalows on streets lined with towering palm trees and pines. "Indialantic is such a laid-back, relaxed community," says Realtor Mary Goodwin, a 20-year Realtor with The Goodwin Group at Compass Realty. "Everyone here is so friendly, and it's an active community. The weather is so beautiful that you always want to be out in nature all the time. And even though we get some tourists, it's more of a family-centric, tight-knit community."
Life in Indialantic Beach moves at a relaxed, coastal pace, where the sound of rolling waves and salty breeze set the rhythm of the day.
5th street in Indialantic Beach is a scenic coastal stretch that perfectly embodies the relaxed Florida lifestyle. Enjoy the salty breeze as you shop and dine or heads towards the sandy shores of the Atlantic.
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Part of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Tech Triangle
Indialantic is part of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Tech Triangle, and its biggest industry is aerospace and aviation manufacturing. NASA's Kennedy Center is nearby, and the Patrick Space Force Base brings a large military and government presence to the area. Other industry sectors include education, healthcare and retail tourism. A significant portion of the population is retirement aged.
Cape Canaveral, a historic gateway to space exploration, is a stretch of Florida's Atlantic coast known for its iconic rocket launches, sprawling space complexes and breathtaking ocean views.
Patrick Space Force Base is a hub of space operations on Florida's Atlantic coast, supporting U.S. defense.
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Miles of Atlantic beachfront and two locally loved parks
With miles of public oceanfront, spending time at the beach is a significant part of life in Indialantic. All year round, residents swim in the ocean and walk, run or sunbathe on the golden, sugar-soft sands. According to Goodwin, it's a popular beach for surfers, and on summer mornings, colorful surfboards pepper the rolling waves. On the other side of town, residents may be found fishing, kayaking or boating on the Indian River Lagoon.
Indialantic has two public parks: James H. Nance Park and the Hoover Middle School Athletic Complex. Nance Park is a well-maintained beachside park that's the heart of many of Indialantic's community celebrations. Goodwin has a special connection to the park, home to the Mikey Goodwin Memorial Playground. Her son, Mikey, was a well-known basketball player and active community player in Indialantic. The ADA-accessible playground features colorful play structures and a commemorative plaque sharing information about Mikey's life. "The whole community came together and built this for us," Goodwin says. "It speaks to how caring and close everyone is here. I love visiting because it feels like a place where I can be close to Mikey."
Families build sandcastles, friends play volleyball, and couples stroll along the shoreline surrounded by the natural beauty of Melbourne Beach.
The Hoover Middle School Athletic Complex in Indialantic Beach is a hub of energy and school spirit, where student-athletes train and compete in a variety of sports.
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A variety of housing options in Indialantic
The median sale price in Indialantic is $660,000, higher than the state and national numbers. Most of Indialantic's oceanfront comprises condo buildings and a few hotels, but west of the A1A, midcentury houses and luxury riverfront communities make up the housing inventory. "I love that there's a variety of housing options here. Whether you want a beach condo, a riverfront house or a more affordable home, there are many different types for different budgets," says Goodwin.
Midcentury homes in Indialantic Beach blend timeless design with coastal charm. Featuring clean lines, and flat planes showcase the era's iconic aesthetic.
Luxurious and architecturally striking, large waterfront homes in Indialantic Beach offer breathtaking ocean views and contemporary elegance.
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Brevard Public Schools is a Purple Star District
Students may attend Brevard Public Schools, which Niche gives an overall B-plus rating. The Florida Department of Education has designated the district as a Purple Star District due to the area's supportive military community. The district also has the Brevard Schools Foundation, which supports schools, students and teachers by filling funding gaps with local contributions.
Indialantic Elementary School provides a public education for Paradise Beach students.
Gemini Elementary School serves students in Melbourne Beach with a public education.
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Local businesses support the Indialantic community
The community is known for having very few chains, save grocery stores. Mom-and-pop shops and restaurants cluster around A1A and Fifth Street, keeping the economy driven by local business owners. Goodwin notes the popularity of Longdoggers, a surf shack-style restaurant with several locations across Brevard County that originated in Indialantic. "They're a fixture of the community, and they donate a lot to local organizations," Goodwin says. For more dining and retail, residents can travel to the mainland, which has big box stores and a thriving downtown.
Long Doggers offers tasty food, cold drinks, and a fun atmosphere just steps from the beach in Indialantic Beach.
Located in the heart of Indialantic Beach, The Salty Shack Boutique is a coastal gem offering a carefully curated selection of beach-chic fashion.
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Commuting from Indialantic
Indialantic's main thoroughfares intersect at the corner of Fifth Street and the A1A. The A1A travels the length of the Florida Coast, connecting Indialantic to surrounding beach communities. Fifth Street connects residents to the mainland and downtown Melbourne. The Space Coast Area Transit System has bus stops along these streets, and bicyclists frequently use lanes on the A1A. Indialantic is about 8 miles from the closest medical center, Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital. Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 5 miles away, but residents can get direct flights from Orlando International Airport, 65 miles from Indialantic.
Weather and crime in Indialantic
The community has a warm, humid climate, with mild winters where temperatures rarely drop below freezing. However, Indialantic is at risk of flooding and damage from hurricanes, and residents must evacuate in the event of a storm.
Indialantic has a CAP Index Crime Score of two out of 10, lower than the national risk score of four out of 10. "The community feels very safe," Goodwin says. "There's a little bit more property crime during tourist season, but it still feels very protected here."
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On average, homes in Indialantic, FL sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Indialantic, FL over the last 12 months is $642,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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