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Melbourne, Florida

       
Total population 76,963 Average January/July temperatures 67.7° / 82.4°
Median home price $ 170,000 Annual Precipitation 45.91 in. /yr.
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Melbourne, Florida

This community is known as a winter resort.

Cultural Attractions
Disney World, not just a place for kids, is a short distance away.  Also nearby is the Kennedy Space Center.
Fun Fact
The town was an official host city for the Olympic torch before the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Geography
Melbourne sits on the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Orlando.
Historical
Melbourne was founded in 1888 by a group of electors.
Recreation
This town offers many beaches for leisure activities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 73.63 ° / 61.67 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.97 ° / 77.9 °
Precipitation (?) 45.91 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 24 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 329
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 81
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 170,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $38066.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $36182
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 26
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 6
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 54
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 13
Number of libraries within the county (?) 25
Number of museums within the county (?) 12
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 76,963
Population density (?) 2,591 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 51.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 24,914 people
Education (?) 28 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 17
Number of clinics within the county (?) 121
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 19
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