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Living in Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the most affordable eastern beachside cities in Central Florida, otherwise known as the Space Coast for its close proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and…
Melbourne is one of the most affordable eastern beachside cities in Central Florida, otherwise known as the Space Coast for its close proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Melbourne will love the location for its consistently warm weather, coastal location, and historic art community.
Melbourne Climate & Geography
Melbourne is located on the eastern coast of central Florida, southeast of Orlando. Residents can expect weather similar to the rest of the state, in line with its humid subtropical climate: humid, wet, and hot summers with semi-frequent rain, and dry and warm winters with no snow or frost. The wet season causes Melbourne to have higher-than-average rainfall, but the city still experiences over 230 sunny days a year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Melbourne
Residents have plenty of opportunities for water recreation and sports because of Melbourne’s local lakes and coast. Sebastian Inlet State Park, Paradise Beach & Park, and Lake Washington are popular destinations for kayaking, boating, fishing, and swimming. River tours and airboat rides can be found throughout the city.
Melbourne also has a thriving downtown and arts district. Main Street Melbourne is the historic downtown area with local boutiques and restaurants, and Eau Gallie Arts District has many indoor and outdoor galleries, as well as comedy venues and Intracoastal Brewing Company.
Other attractive activities in Melbourne include the Melbourne Arts Festival, the Main Street Fall Festival, and six local golf courses.
Melbourne Cost of Living & Taxes
Melbourne is one of the most affordable coastal cities in Florida, with the overall cost of living far below Florida and the U.S. average. Houses cost less and other budget factors, like utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare, are all below the national average.
Florida does not tax income, making it desirable for retirees whose are budgeting around Social Security, pensions, IRAs, and other forms of retirement income. With a sales tax at 7 percent, Brevard County is very similar to the rest of the state. Property taxes are lower in the county, however, which is one of the reasons for such affordable housing.
Health Care In Melbourne
Residents of 55+ communities are part of the Palm Bay metro area which typically ranks well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index. It has placed within the top 100 communities across the country for the past several years.
The area does not have any nationally ranked hospitals, but Melbourne is home to the No. 1 hospital in the metropolitan area, Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center. Other local hospitals include Melbourne Regional Medical Center, Kindred Hospital Melbourne, and the high performing Rockledge Regional Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Melbourne, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Melbourne has 300 homes, the largest has 1300 homes, and the average communities consists of 716 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Melbourne. The most recent communities started in Melbourne include Del Webb at Viera, Bridgewater at Viera, Alamanda Key. There are also 2 communities in Melbourne that offer new construction homes, including Indian River Colony Club, Del Webb at Viera.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Melbourne. All 5 55+ communities in Melbourne are gated. For instance, Indian River Colony Club is a gated communities with 777 homes, and Grand Isle is another gated communities with 336 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Melbourne stay on the market for around 363 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $435,365, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bridgewater at Viera average around $509,531, while homes in Grand Isle average around $464,677.
18 communities near Melbourne
322 homes near Melbourne
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1 beds
|1 baths
|804 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,543 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,457 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,506 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,640 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,739 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,541 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,937 sq ft
|Detached
1 beds
|1 baths
|804 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,874 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,244 sq ft
|Townhome
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,149 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,368 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,527 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,630 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,868 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Townhome
4 beds
|2 baths
|2,293 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,310 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Townhome
Frequently Asked Questions
In Melbourne, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Melbourne has 300 homes, the largest has 1300 homes, and the average communities consists of 716 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Melbourne. The most recent communities started in Melbourne include Del Webb at Viera, Bridgewater at Viera, Alamanda Key. There are also 2 communities in Melbourne that offer new construction homes, including Indian River Colony Club, Del Webb at Viera.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Melbourne. All 5 55+ communities in Melbourne are gated. For instance, Indian River Colony Club is a gated communities with 777 homes, and Grand Isle is another gated communities with 336 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Melbourne stay on the market for around 363 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $435,365, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bridgewater at Viera average around $509,531, while homes in Grand Isle average around $464,677.
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