Palm Bay, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
125,273 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,314 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brevard County
5
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brevard County
5
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 3 0 63
Mar 3 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 7 0 81
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 3 0 62

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, FL State Senate District 19, FL State House District 33, FL
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Schools

Odyssey Charter School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Columbia Elementary School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Bayside High School
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Florida Institute of Technology
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Palm Bay Hospital
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Holmes Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Melbourne International Airport
10 miles, NE • 1 star
Orlando International Airport
51 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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