Life is a little more laid back in Melbourne Beach, where commercial areas are few and the ocean is steps away from home. This community of just over 3,000 sits on the barrier island between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. "It's secluded and private here, but it's still a very friendly, family-oriented, accessible community. It's not a cold place," says Realtor and resident Kellie Bowling, who has been selling homes for 17 years and works with Compass Florida. "We have a slower pace here. The roads go down to single traffic lanes, and Ocean Avenue is the only retail area." While Melbourne Beach enjoys its privacy, just a few miles up A1A are more commercially developed areas, like Indialantic and Satellite Beach. A little farther north on the Space Coast are Patrick Space Force Base and the Kennedy Space Center, which attract defense contractors to Brevard County. "On a clear day, you can see Cape Canaveral and the rocket launches. Those launches rattle our house even all the way out here."
Discover the beauty of Melbourne Beach, where pristine sandy shores meet the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy peaceful sunrises, vibrant marine life, and a relaxed coastal vibe perfect for beach combing, surfing or soaking up the sun.
Watch a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island.
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Aerospace is the primary industry in Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach is in the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Technologies Triangle. Patrick Space Force Base and NASA's Kennedy Space Center are major employers, as are defense contractors like L3Harris and Northrop Grumman. Many workers are also employed in education and healthcare. Because Melbourne Beach is mostly residential, it's more attractive to retirees than to tourists.
Satellite Beach is home to the U.S. Space Force's Patrick Space Force Base.
NASA's 1960s Cape Canaveral operations made Titusville part of the Space Coast.
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Steps from miles of beach on the Atlantic coast
Melbourne Beach has 12 parks serving the community and several miles of public beachfront. Most residents are within a quarter mile of beach access points, which line the A1A and have public parking. "My kids will get up and go to the beach every day," says Bowling. "My daughter goes surfing with her friends before school, and it's close enough that she has plenty of time to get ready." Bowling also notes how active the community is in Melbourne Beach. "You see people outside all year long, whether it's running, walking, cycling, swimming, windsurfing or boating. My husband often takes his boat out for fishing excursions around the Bahamas." Events like the Rotary Pineapple Man Triathlon and the Military Surf Contest are local favorites. Other public parks offer fishing, like Ryckman Park, which has a pier extending onto the Indian River Lagoon, or playgrounds, like the Mikey Goodwin Memorial Playground at Nance Park.
Friends gather on the boardwalk in Melbourne Beach sharing laughs and stories as they enjoy ocean views and salty breeze.
Melbourne Beach offers stunning ocean views, soft sandy beaches and a laid back coastal atmosphere. Perfect for surfing and fishing, this charming town is a hidden gem where nature and tranquility come together for the ultimate beach escape.
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Melbourne Beach offers private, million-dollar homes
Melbourne Beach is the island's most residential and secluded community, and housing comprises most of the city's enclaves. "Pretty foliage and palm trees surround the homes so there's a lot of privacy, and the streets don't have a lot of car traffic, so it's a quiet area," says 22-year Realtor and broker associate Monica McKune with Keller Williams Brevard. Some homes are directly on the river or the oceanfront, though those are rarely on the market. According to Niche, the median sale price for a home here is $563,300, nearly double the national median sale price of $281,900. There is a mix of three-to-four-bedroom midcentury homes and 21st-century builds, with prices that range between $650,000 and $1 million. Custom beachfront homes will occasionally hit the market, with prices over $2 million. Two- to three-bedroom condos are another option in Melbourne Beach and typically list between $385,000 and $900,000, depending on the building's proximity to the ocean.
Large Multi-Level Homes line the coastline in Melbourne Beach.
Large Mediterranean style homes can be found throughout Melbourne Beach.
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National Blue-Ribbon awards for Brevard Public Schools
Brevard Public Schools serves Melbourne Beach families and has a B-plus grade on Niche. In 2024, the Florida Department of Education designated BPS a Purple Star District, commending the district's support of the county's military families. The town's zoned secondary school, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, was awarded National Blue Ribbon School status in 2024.
Gemini Elementary School serves students in Melbourne Beach with a public education.
Melbourne High School is a highly-rated school serving students from ninth to twelfth grade.
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Longtime favorites on Ocean Avenue
In Melbourne Beach, locally owned restaurants and shops dominate the town's commercial areas on Fifth Avenue and Ocean Avenue. There are few chain shops or restaurants, except for a Publix Super Market on the A1A. Melbourne Beach Market is a go-to for quick conveniences, deli sandwiches or pizza and an impressive international wine collection. Nearby, D'John's is a favorite for inviting, upscale dinners. While Melbourne Beach feels more private, residents can travel up the A1A to access more local shops and beachside restaurants. Nearby Melbourne offers more familiar chain restaurants and big box stores, and downtown Melbourne has lively taverns and upscale bistros. The Avenue Viera is about 20 miles from Melbourne Beach for more retail options
Melbourne Beach residents have plenty of grocery options to choose from, like this Publix.
Djon's Steak and Lobster House in Melbourne Beach offers an upscale dining experience with stunning river views. Known for its perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood and elegant ambiance its the perfect spot for a romantic evening or special celebration by the water.
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Commuting from Melbourne Beach
The A1A Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway is the town's main artery, connecting it to the other coastal towns, and Interstate 95 is 18 miles away. Fifth Street and Eau Gallie Boulevard connect residents to mainland Melbourne, 5 miles away. Space Coast Area Transit buses operate along the A1A and Fifth Street. Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is 10 miles from Melbourne Beach. The town is 6 miles from Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Residents can go to Orlando International Airport, 65 miles away, for direct flights.
Crime and weather in Melbourne Beach
While recent crime statistics for Melbourne Beach aren't available, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2021 statewide annual county report dictates that the overall crime rate in Brevard County decreased by 13% percent from 2020 to 2021.
Melbourne Beach has humid, hot summers and mild, dry winters. The community sits on the Atlantic Ocean, providing an ocean breeze that keeps Melbourne Beach slightly warmer in the winter and somewhat cooler in the summer than cities farther inland. Due to the threat of damage from hurricanes, residents must purchase flood insurance and have a mandatory evacuation plan in place during storms.
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On average, homes in Melbourne Beach, FL sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Melbourne Beach, FL over the last 12 months is $714,500, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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