Retiring in Melbourne, Florida

Overview

Space Coast beach town with a lower cost of living than South Florida.

Home Price

Homes in Melbourne typically range from $258k to $465k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Melbourne's cost of living index is 101.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 57°F and winter daytime temperatures around 78°F, with high humidity and a “Mediterranean” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 74/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Melbourne scores a safety index of 24.7/100 and a political stability score of 2.5/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 10 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Hurricane exposure
• Limited nightlife