Tropical Park, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,567 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,297 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$953 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.2% 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 3 0 60
Feb 3 0 62
Mar 4 0 66
Apr 3 0 71
May 3 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 2 0 68
Dec 3 0 62

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, FL State Senate District 19, FL State House District 31, FL
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Schools

Merritt Island High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Mila Elementary School
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Academy of Cosmetology
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Eastern Florida State College
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Steward Rockledge Hospital
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Cape Canaveral Hospital
5 miles, SE • 5 star
Viera Hospital
10 miles, SW • 5 star
Parrish Medical Center
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Melbourne International Airport
20 miles, S • 1 star
Orlando International Airport
37 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
42 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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